“Thank you for saving me back there,” Junie said to Kian, flashing a grin at him as they walked to the car to head to dinner. “Hugs aren’t really a big deal but I just get a little awkward with new people.” 

Kian smiled back but Junie thought it looked a little tight. “That guy has always been a bit forward,” he said. “He doesn’t understand boundaries. It’s something that got him into some trouble in high school.” 

“Trouble?” she ...