“For the record,” said Adrian, quieter now, so that she had to strain to hear him, “just in case there’s any … confusion. I really like you, Nova.” Goose bumps erupted across her skin. He was watching her closely. She swallowed. “I really like you too.” It wasn’t even a lie. Adrian seemed relieved, if not entirely surprised by her confession. “I’m glad,” he said. “Because I know I haven’t always been super smooth when it comes to … this.” He gestured between the two of them.
