“You say that like it’s a bad thing.” Baron commented, observing my facial expression.

I shrugged. “The big, bad heroes in my life have come to save the day. Five against one, what chance do I have?”

“The heroes in your life, huh?” Zach pointed out, a happy smile slowly creeping its way into his face.

I refused to pay him any more mind, refusing to let his smile draw out one from me. I kept my face straight and focused on what was being discussed. From my peripheral vision, I saw his smile wilted, I felt my heart pang in pity, but I did not allow myself dwell much...