*Delilah*

“What do you mean they’re in danger?” I drank the rest of my soda and tried not to let myself get worked up. I knew he may not even be telling the truth.

“Can I sit beside you?” Andrew said, still holding my hand in his.

I nodded and scooted over on the porch swing to make room for him.

He stood gracefully and sat beside me, his arm touching mine. Despite myself, I felt a sudden bolt of electricity move through my body at his ...