“Are we going to the beach now?” Adrian asked.

“Yes.” Aurora nodded.

“Do you want to go alone?” Adrian inquired. “Or do you want me to come too?”

Aurora thought for a moment. She wasn’t sure whether or not she wanted him to accompany her. The thought of being alone with Adrian made her feel uneasy. She realised that Adrian probably didn’t like spending time by himself either. There had never been any indication that he didn’t want to be around her, but perhaps, he also felt awkward because he didn’t realise that he liked her the way she loved him. She couldn’t help but wonder if it would be...