Nicolas. 

As I walked out of the kitchen doorway, I looked around in various directions before heading down the hallway. My feet twirled frantically as I searched for the person I was looking for, and as I turned around the corner, I almost jumped in startled shock. I spotted Jesse standing there, leaning against the wall. 

"Hey," I said, and Jesse's eyes snapped up to look at me. "You scared me." 

But Jesse had nothing to say, instead his eyes lowered to the ground, while his fingers fiddled with the bracelet around his wrist. My gaze dropped to the chain, and I gulped before finally turning my face to the...