I wanted to close that little distance, to reach out and touch him, but I was afraid he wouldn’t like me to.

He turned to look at me with a wistful expression. The golden eyes held mine, and I lost my train of thought. I stared at him until he looked away.

People are predictable. But you… you never do what I expect. You always take me by surprise.

I tried to remember how to exhale. I had to look away before it came back to me.

But outside the door to our Spanish class, leaning against the wall — looking more like a Greek god than anyone had a right to — Edward was waiting for me.

Whatever the reason, Mike’s puppy dog behavior and Eric’s apparent rivalry with him were disconcerting. I wasn’t sure if I didn’t prefer being ignored.

I was distracted all weekend, worrying about you.

Of course, keeping you safe is beginning to feel like a full-time occupation that requires my constant presence.

Be safe.

I’m essentially a selfish creature. I crave your company too much to do what I should.