I ignored the whispers totally, just focused on the guys. 

“When can you guys come again?” I asked softly. God, I felt… needy and clingy. But these past months with them have been a dream. I finally knew what it felt like to have people who cared for me. And I never realized till now that I've been screaming to be cared for. 

Axel reached out, cupping my face. “As soon as we can,” he whispered, leaning down and kissing my cheek. 

He pulled away, entering the car. ...