CHAPTER 44: REVELATIONS

** TORI's POV **

"And then the chick at the bar literally jumped me!" River boasted tipsily.

"I think that's enough for tonight..." Nathan reprimanded River from drinking another glass of alcohol.

"Man, I miss the days when you were still part of our little group." River laughed out and making James stands.

"Okay, I think it's really bedtime for you kiddo." James and River walked out. River is still ranting about their past and how they're happy back then until they're out of our earshot.

I realized that it's only Nathan and me alone at the bonfire. It's silent and...awkward. I'm looking away, trying to avoid his stare. I can feel his eyes just staring at me. Then I saw from my peripheral vision that he's walking towards my direction. He sat next to me and that's when he broke the ice.

"Planning on ignoring me the whole trip?"

"I'm not ignoring you, Nate." I tried to laugh but it turned out strained.

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