Oh, so you’re not staying with me tonight?” He sounds a little off, but I’m not sure if it’s hurt or relief, so I make a joke to hide my concern. “No, I was going to crash at Lily’s tonight, and give you a night of peace,” I grin at him. “But I thought you were staying with me until it was safe?” He looks genuinely hurt now, and that is the absolute last thing I wanted. “I just wanted to give you some space,” I tell him, taking his hand in mine and lacing our fingers together.
