The Box

"Do you really want to know what I'm talking about?" Lily asked with raised brows.

"Uhm, sure, I guess so," Tobias replied, unsure if that was the right answer to give.

"Thank you for that, Tina; you can take that back inside," Lily said to Tina.

"Okay, I'll be on my way home now too, if that would be all," Tina responded.

"Yes, Tina, that would be all. I'm sure Tobias would keep me company for a little while, and then I'll send him packing when I'm about to go to bed," Lily explained.

Tina smiled at her response and nodded. "Okay, have a good night, Lily," she said.

"You too, Tina; see you in the morning," Lily replied.

"Good night, Tina," Tobias said as Tina left them.

Lily turned to her books and continued to read. Tobias sat there silently for a few seconds before finally saying, "I think you should tell me."

Lily looked up, her brows raised as she said, "Do you think that's a good idea?"

"I mean, you just told me you know a secret I'm keeping from you; what do you expect me to sa