chapter 16

Athena's POV

It was the little things that made me fall harder for Justin. How he would show up, day in and day out, to take me to and from school. How his presence became a comforting constant in my life. Today was no different he was waiting in a park outside our department building, a warm smile lighting up his face as I approached.

"Hi, Light" he said with a warm smile as I approach and hugged me, giving me a kiss in my head or forehead which he always do.

With feeling that familiar flutter in my chest. "Thanks for always picking me up Meyer"

He shrugged, a playful grin on his face. "I wouldn't have it any other way. It's part of my routine anyway"

Tulad ng dati, sabay naming tinungo ang parking lot.

As we drove, the conversation flowed easily, as it always did. Then, as we neared my house, Justin cleared his throat, his tone becoming a bit more serious.

"By the way" he started, glancing at me briefly before turning