“Stop kissing me in inopportune times!” I complain while evading his kisses.

“Then, I can kiss you during appropriate times?”

“No, of course not! There are no appropriate times for your kisses!”

Klevon guffaws. “Well, I was hoping that the more I kiss you, the more you can accept that you are better with me, Kaiya.”

“Stupid,” I say, yet I keep my distance. I climb onto the bed and proceed to sleep. Sometimes, it’s better to just ignore his advances.

As dawn breaks, I wake up refreshed and ready for another day. Last night, I dreamed about Theo. Even if I should not, I am missing him. I miss...