“Wait, Lin!” Ren called after me as he got up from his seat.

“Hmm?” I replied questioningly as I turned my head over my shoulder to look back at him.

“Umm…try not to go out so much…if something happens in town, you should just stay here. Ok?” Ren said hesitantly without meeting my eyes. I didn’t quite understand what he meant but I won’t be going into town very often anymore after Ren leaves.

“Ok…Goodnight,” I agreed despite my confusion. I offered him a small smile as I went to prepare for bed.

…

When Lin wakes up, I’ll be long gone. The night here is always so still and...