Chapter 74: Out of shape

Maxen and Asher just looked at each other in silence. The latter didn't respond to Maxen anymore, glancing at the group of youngsters in the corner nonchalantly. He turned on his heel and walked away with his hand inside his pocket without saying a word. 

Cosette sighed as she glanced at everyone. "See you later." 

"See you around, Cozie."

She waved weakly and then dragged her feet to where Maxen stood. The closer she approached, the more she noticed he was staring at where Asher went. 

"Boo!" she skipped a step to his side and perked up to startle him. Much to her dismay, he cast her a nonchalant side-eye.

"That scares me," came out a dead voice, making her click her tongue.

Cosette elbowed him mildly. "You don't have to pretend. What are you doing here?" 

"Going out." He pointed at the door with his chin.

"Out?" her brows furrowed. "What are you going to do outside?"

"Take a walk."