"What are you guys doing?" 

My body froze when I heard Greyson's voice. I turned to the side and saw him eyeing the two of us with utter bewilderment.

With all my strength, I pushed Garren away. I felt like a huge boulder had been lifted off of my chest after that. 

"W-We..."

I coughed and pinched my arm to calm my raving nerves.

"Your d-dad and I-"

"We were talking, buddy. I was asking Cleo about something."

I'm glad Garren spoke up. It's the least that he could do for putting me in this situation. 

But Greyson doesn't seem like he bought his father's excuse. With a doubtful voice,...