13

JASMINE POV —

"Do you want me to call the doctor?" I ask after a while, trying to change the subject and dissuade the heavy tension that is in the air.

Nico jerks his head suddenly in my direction. His eyes soften the slightest bit and he shakes his head, running his fingers through his hair.

"That won't be necessary. You can go now," he dismisses me.

I can't help but think that his mind is rather preoccupied with something. But Nico never struck me as the type to get lost in his thoughts.

Well, why wouldn't he be? After what just happened, that was enough reason for someone to get lost in thoughts. Did he regret it? Suddenly my mind was overrun by a lot of thoughts.

"On second thought, you could stay if you want to," Nico's words cut through my thoughts.

This time, I jolt up to my feet.

"I... I'll be on my way," I stutter and walk over to the doorway without another thought.

"Aw, what a killjoy," he remarks behind me in a playful voice. There is a disappointing edge to his voice that