Chapter 26

Sky’s POV

After school, I sprinted home, eager to see if Kyle was already there. When I arrive home, the first thing I notice is the backdoor left open. Holding my backpack tightly, I enter the room with caution, scanning for any potential threats. I hear something fall and hit the floor down the hallway towards my room. I slowly walk down the hall and jump into my room, holding my backpack above my head and yelling like a maniac.

I heard a rustling sound and turned to see Kyle crouched down, picking up the books that had fallen. His eyes bulge in disbelief as he looks at me. The sound of his chuckle fills the room as he stands up.

“What the hell, Kyle!” I drop the backpack to the floor.

'“What was your intention with your backpack? You passed five different better weapons in the kitchen and you decided to wield your backpack?”

I push on his shoulder and giggle. “Shut up!”

His grip tightens as he pulls me closer, and I can hear his heartbeat in my