RIVER

"What was that?"

"What was what?" His eyebrow went up as if this were some sort of comedic show. "I just saved you, and that is the thanks I get?" He seemed to think he had done me a favour, and as much as I wanted to deny it, I was glad that he showed up when he did. I would have stood in front of Arlin with no words and a lack of what to say, but still, I did not want to admit that this smirking boy had saved me, and now I owe him.

"Saved me?" I asked, trying to act nonchalant. "You ...