What did he say?

"Ellaya…"Something jarred her out of her reverie. She let go of his hand, embarrassed.

Smiling again,"So is he your boyfriend that you talk about all the time?" Ellaya kidded.

Iden glanced at Annabell and arched an eyebrow. Annabell shook her head, embarrassed; "he is a close friend". She answered.

With a "Oh! "She looked at Iden, he winked. She grimaced. He bowed slightly and said, "See, I am still available. You can try." whispering in her hair. He jerked back quickly, a smirk on his face. Her fist clenched as she glanced at his beaming face before turning back to face her closest friend.

"Happy birthday, Bell," a person exclaimed, giving her a bear hug from behind. It was a boy their age, he pulled her, and she pulled Ellaya alone. She turned back as she was dragged; he was still there, scrutinizing her, but his gaze was different today.something different. Something deep, perhaps disappointment, rage, a desire to burn her soul, or a sense of attraction. She did not fully understand