Chapter 108
- KILLIAN -
Someone knocks on my door. I look up. I really hope it’s not one of the professors or school staff. Worst case scenario, it’s Lorelai.
“Come in.”
Someone pushes the door forward gently and a figure pops out from the side sheepishly. She finally lets her full body to my sight and I sigh with relief. Since when did she have to knock?
“Goodness, Hazel,” I stand up from my seat behind my desk to go to her. A hand stops me from closing in with a hug when I meet her from the door.
Hazel pushes the door close with her other hand and takes a step back from me. Her head is faced down to the floor. “Please, no.” She murmurs under her breath.
Ouch. That hurt. She doesn’t want me to touch her?
I put my hands behind me, locking my fingers together and take a step back. I’m trying to hide the hurt look reflecting off my face.
“Are you okay?” I ask suavely, lowering my gaze to look at her. She’s not returning my gaze. I swallow the lump that formed in my throat. A few minutes ago, she was sat with Asami and now she doesn’t want me to touch her. I’m trying hard to not let my thoughts waver to the worst outcome yet. “Hazel, look at me.” My voice is warm. I’m trying to come of as caring and concerned as I can, which I am.