Helanie:
I knew at that moment if I didn't back down, he would get the wrong idea. And I could not start another journey right away, especially when all I was feeling was just a fleeting sensation in my body and not deep feelings for him or Penn.
"Oi! Why did you two leave us behind?" Thankfully, Lamar's loud voice and complaining tone gave me a reason to jump away from Rudy, who didn't look very happy at the interruption but formed a smile on his lips when welcoming Gavin and Lamar.
"We came here to get you food," I said, pointing at the apple tree.
"Where's the food?" Gavin complained.
"Is the food in the room with us?" Lamar continued, making me roll my eyes at him.
"They're tasty, trust me," I told them, giving them a look to not act like kids.
