Chapter 13

Aryan-

I was still reeling about my date with Kierian, the next day as I walked into my first class. Kierian was already sitting in his seat, with a wide smile when he looked up. Moving to my desk in the back corner, I saw a familiar brown paper sack on my desk.

Once I sat down, I pulled the bag toward me, while turning it around. The logo of the café I took him to yesterday was on the bag. Tilting the bag so I could see inside, I saw a few pastries that I enjoyed from the café.

“Good morning.” Kierian whispered as he leaned across the aisle.

“Good morning.” I smiled at him, but not before making sure that Brianna wasn’t in the room.

I knew that the more I spent time together with him, the more likely she would learn that we were on good terms. If possible, I was going to try to delay her learning of it. I mainly didn’t want her to cause more problems for me. To my relief, she didn’t show up for class.

“Want to eat together today, for lunch?” Kierian asked once class was over, and we