~Tyler Pierce~

I stepped into the car and ignited the engine, Claire cleared her throat, tilted her head to look at me.

"So," Claire said, "Do you like her?"

I blinked confused and turned to look at her, "Like who?" I grunted, pulling out of the driveway and onto the street, my eyes fixed on the road.

Claire made a small, unimpressed sound. A little huff of air that said, Don't play dumb with me. I could feel her gaze on the side of my face.

When I didn't elaborate, she did. "Sam."

"Why ...