I waited for Reule to come back. His eyes widened when he saw me sitting on the couch in the living room. I played some games on my phone, but I was obviously looking like I was waiting for him.

"Were you waiting for me?" Reule asked, looking serious, but he was teasing me.

"Yes, I was," I replied.

Reule's eyes lit because of what he heard, and he let out a shy smile. He was about to reply, but I interrupted him by saying, "Don't get too flattered. I did not miss you or ...