yourself then? " But Alex sho

e tray without a word. Ava went over to Alex and sat beside him

words to describe what was on the tip of her tongue and she couldn't possibly called it me

rmulate words. Sure, he understands every word spoken but to voice out and reply is difficult

k, and she fell on his chest. Jack looked away quickly, with widened eyes. Ava tried to push Alex away but

ack comfortingly. She could hear the ' thump thump ' of his heartbeat. It w

p him with his clothes, Ava. I'll be downstairs " and he was gone. She withdrew from the emb

d his face. He didn't give

re the last time she came into his room or maybe she hadn't noticed. Was that his lover? She shrugged, thinking it was none of her concern. She walked over t

And he nodded, his f

" She

hes. But instead of receiving them from her, he

s time around and Ava let him. He seemed to be the touchy type but Jack had said otherwise.

from the embrace and looked at his face, eyes huge. His face gave nothing away that he said s

t to her dismay, he didn't even made the slightest sound as they looked at e

was sleeping peacefully. She tucked him in very well and drew the blanket up to his chin. She contempla

losed the door softly behind her

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ially. She peeped into Alex's room on her way downstairs. He was

reeted with the view of waffles and cupcakes on the counter. Margare

le. She went over to the counter and took one cake. Sh

her eyes, Margaret was nowhere in sight. She felt a pr

could each other's breath on their skin. It seemed Margaret had left the kitchen when Alex came in. Even though he was a little bit

only, and his hands were shoved in his pockets as he stared down at her. His hair was messy

o ruffle his hair. She saw a small smile playing on his lips and she

idn't wait for an answer as she turn

r him to open his mouth. He did and A

ted for him to eat it. He chewed sl