Chapter 12

Well, when I was a kid, I used to steal some snacks and then hide in the basement of my house to eat them.

“Did I mention you’re weird?” I said, looking at all the candy. I hadn’t eaten my lunch, so I was a little hungry for the first time in weeks.

Yeah, and we agreed that you're weird too, so it's not a big deal. He offered me the candy. "Do you want some?" I nodded, grabbing the bag. I started eating while Xander was telling some stories about his childhood. I laughed a lot with him; he was a very funny person.

Hey, don't laugh! I'm sharing some very personal experiences, he tried to sound hurt.

I'm sorry, but did you really try to cure your dog by giving him cough medicine? I laughed at the end of the sentence. Who does that?

I was just an innocent child.

Excuses, excuses, I muttered, rolling my eyes.

You know what, Anna? I think you're bad, he said, sounding childish and then looking away.

What? I'm not bad! I defended myself, trying to get his attention. Okay, wo