Chapter 24: Chapter 24; Losing Design

"Hmmm, ahh, hello, Mr. Gray. Um, sorry, we just had a little misunderstanding with my girlfriend," Ethan stammered, releasing his grip on my arm.

Ethan looked at me as if he was asking a question with his eyes. I just lowered my head.

"Are you okay?" he asked with a furrowed brow.

Yeah, I'm fine. My ride is waiting for me, and I need to go," I replied. "I'm leaving now."

Ethan offered, "I'll walk you to your ride."

I hesitated, No , no need, just up to the corner where my ride will pick me up."

Ethan nodded, Noah, who still seemed to be observing us closely.

I insist," Ethan said.

I had no choice but to agree. I glanced at Noah, who seemed lost for words. "Goodbye, Noah," I said to him.

"See you tomorrow, Mr. Javier," Ethan added, and then we turned away from him and walked away.

I walked quietly towards the waiting shed where Jacob would pick me up.

"How are you?" he began the conversation