"Elena," Alyssa whispered and I have no idea why but I abruptly stood up as if caught doing something wrong.
"Yeah?" I muttered, going all red. Adrian stood up too and went back to stow the first-aid box.
"Are you alright?" She asked and I vigorously nodded my head and showed her my finger.
"Yep, Adrian did the first-aid," I said, my voice shrill for no apparent reason. "It was just a stupid cut,"
"It's deep," Adrian warned. "Don't mess with it again,"
"Fine." I rolled my eyes. "I am gonna go and check on the food. Alyssa, coming?"
Alyssa glanced at Adrian and then turned to me and gave me a small smile. I clambered down the stairs and she dutifully followed, lost in her own thoughts. We headed back to the shed and Ava glanced up and smiled.
"Hey? Can't we add peas to the soup?
