I release a long sigh. Seeing that I’m not even sure about what happened that day, I can’t appease their worries without appearing like the lunatic during the hospital episode.
“I’m totally cool.” I smile at Kim. “Besides, there’s no way I’m leaving you alone.”
She side-hugs me. “Do you want to hang out with me and Kir later?”
“Sure.”
It’s her way to keep me in her sights and not leave me alone with my thoughts.
She’s right.
I’m better off when I’m not stuck inside my head.
It’s becoming a dark place way too fast.
“Morning, ladies.”
Both of us come to a halt at Knox’s voice. He stands with a hand in his trouser’s pocket and an easy-going smile on his face.
“Oh, hey, Knox.”
His eyes skim over me. “Do you feel better?”
I nod. “Again, I have no words to thank you.”
“Me, too. Thanks so much.” Kim shakes his hand, her eyes shining with tears. “If something happened to her, I don’t know what I would’ve done.”
“Kim…”
God. What a mess.
Aunt and Uncle must feel the same as her — if not worse — but they’ve done their best not to show it.
“I’m happy I was there.” He smiles at me again. “You owe me one.”
“Anything,” I say.
“How about taking me on a tour?” He leans in to whisper. “Not going to lie. I feel a bit lost around here.”
“I know the feeling.” I laugh, shaking my head. “How about after school? I don’t have practice today.”
Or more like, Aunt called Coach Nessrine and ordered ever so politely that I take a break.
“See you then.” He gives one more smile before he disappears around the corner.
Kim’s gaze bounces between me and where Knox disappeared to. “I can take him on the tour.”
“Why?” I nudge her with a mischievous grin. “Do you like him?”
“He’s hot and all, but not my type of hot.”
“Then why do you want to take him on the tour?”
“Uh… Ellie. It’s true that Knox saved your life and you should be thankful, but you know that King will flip if he sees you with him, right?”
“Fuck, King.”
“Wait. What?” Her eyes almost bulge out of their sockets. “I mean, WHAT?”