It took me a few minutes before I could finally look away from him. I didn’t understand him at all. What was I even supposed to explain to him?

I was about to speak when I suddenly heard Evan's cheerful voice, warm and familiar, as if he was just as happy to see me. “There you are! Jackson's been waiting for you!”

I turned to him slowly. That soft smile of his was still there, his round cheeks making it look even cuter. “Evan… thanks for staying with Jackson. I’m sorry I’m ...