Chapter 53

While we walked home, it was a quiet. Too quiet, because Uche and Nick were usually talking about something funny all the way while I listened and laughed or I was the one talking with Uche.

"So where are you guys going?" I decided to ask loudly, not referring the question to either of them in particular.

Nick glanced at me then returned to his phone. I looked at Uche who was walking by my side, he was smiling. He took my hands, and I didn't try to stop him this time.

"We are just gonna go to the neighboring town to see someone," He explained.

"Oh."

"Yeah."

"All of you? Like all those boys?"

"Nah, just Nick and I, and Kim too."

"Okay. Can I ask you something else?"

"Yeah, ask me whatever you want."

"April, how close are you to her?" I didn't want to ask about her but I couldn't control it, so I just asked.

"How close am I to her? Not veryyyy, why are you asking?" He shrugged when he said 'not veryyyy.'

"Oh nothi