TAYA’s POV : “So, what brings you to my neck of the woods?” Judah asked. "Um, why weren't you at school today? Or in the past three days?" I asked back. "Eh, I just didn't feel like going," he shrugged and stalked to the kitchen with the empty bottles. "…And your parents are okay with that?" I asked. "Mom's out working 'til late every day. She won't even notice," "And your dad?" "Dead," he said casually as he entered the living room again. "Oh, I'm sorry—" "Nah, you know, s**t happens," He didn't seem bothered at all. He simply threw himself on the empty spot next to mine and proceeded to c***k his neck. "So, is that why’re you’re here? Did old man Finn send you?” "No, but here, Gabe told me to give this to you," I replied, taking out several