Silas
“Handholding, huh?”
“Yes…?” Noemi looks up at Greer, who just smiles at her, his shoulders relaxed. Whatever fears the girl must have had, they seem to vanish the moment my brother is close. And I envy him for that.
“OK.” Still scrutinizing Greer, Valentina gets closer, and my brother drops Noemi's hand when she gives her friend a hug. Noemi’s brows furrow for a split second, and her eyes glaze over like she’s lost in thought.
“She really likes you, you know?” I look up at them when Valentina says that.
“Good to know. I like her too. Although I might hold out on believing that until she tells me herself.”
A smile kicking up the corners of his mouth, my brother gives a quick wink.
“Against all odds, she is very outspoken about what she wants.”
Noemi’s face takes on a deep
