EWAN’S POV

I found him in the courtyard behind the dormitory building, sitting on one of the stone benches with his head in his hands. The party music was still audible from here, but muffled and distant. He looked up when he heard my footsteps on the gravel path.

I was not even sure why he was here or what he was looking for.

"Ewan." He stood up quickly, relief flooding his face. "I was looking for you at the party. I couldn't find you anywhere."

"What are you doing here?" The words came out ...