Chapter Seventeen    ~Past Fury~

Gwen

After the school closed, I found Leo and we got on the school bus together. I took my usual seat, next to the window, while he sat beside me.

Leo was so focused on playing a board game on his phone. I nudged him. "Can't you stay away from this game for even a minute?"

"I can't. I think this game's my mate."

"What!" I laughed loudly. "Are you for real? You must be in love with it then."

"You can't imagine. I love the way it forces one to think."

"Good for you. At least your affections for it are genuine."

"Uhm," he answered, still on his phone and not looking up.

"Can I join you guys?" A high-pitched voice asked. Leo And I lifted our faces in unison to see who was asking.

"Josh!" Leo's mouth dropped. "Why not? Sit please." Leo moved while I adjusted as well. The seat was meant for two but it could take three and we didn't mind sharing.

Josh is Katherine's brother. I remember he used to be nice to me when we were kids. He was the kid who helped me when I fell close to a web of