Leila's POV

　　"Leave me alone, Jason," I said, trying to sound firm, but even to my ears my voice seemed to shake with every word, as the beat of my heart thundered heavily within my ears with a set pace of movement backward, placing distance between us in safety.

　　"Ah, come on, Leila." Jason sneered; the action ran a chilly wave down my spine as he leaned against the wall, blocking my way.

　　"You don't have to be that cold. I just want to ...