~Avery's POV~

As I and Alice walked towards the stairs she stopped mid-track and grabbed both my hands and she looked me in the eyes with that same warm smile. I just couldn't help but feel like there was something behind it like it was a mask or a facade, nevertheless, she was incredibly nice and caring so I would just swoop those thoughts under the rug.

” I hope you don't find me too forward or anything, but the way you make James act, I have never seen him act that way. ...