We headed toward the parking lot, walking side by side. I was quiet, my eyes fixed on the cake. I kept reading the two simple words written on it, instead of looking on our way.
Zero was guarding me closely, so I didn’t mind. I trusted that he would always look out for me, even when I didn’t ask him to. That’s just how he is.
Well, at least, that’s what I experienced.
I had not seen him around other girls. At school, he was very elusive. He rarely communicated with other people, especially girls.
“Did you tell Noah about your job already?” Zero suddenly asked, breaking the silence between us.
It was with great reluctance that I pulled my stare away from the cake just to look at him. He was facing front, allowing me to vacantly look at him without shying away. However, I must have star
