didn’t stop to listen to him. Instead, I hurried out the front door, breaking into an excited run when my eyes landed on Johnny leaning against the side of his car, scowling at my house like it personally offended him. His eyes found mine and relief flooded his features. “Are you okay?” Nodding, I barreled through the garden and rounded the footpath at top speed, not stopping until I was flush against him. “You didn’t go home,” I said, panting as I looked up at him. “You didn’t leave.” “I couldn’t,” Johnny replied thickly. His hands dropped to my hips, pulling me closer. “I needed to know you
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