Almost out of control

Avianna's Point of View

"How's hanging out with your mates?" 

I looked up to see Joshua smiling down at me before he sat at the empty space beside me.

"Surprisingly, I had fun although it's just for an hour," I answered, smiling upon remembering how easy it was to strike a conversation with those two once the awkwardness was ignored.

I really enjoyed it. They sounded so genuine while asking things about me, like they really wanted to know more about me.

"It's obvious in your face," Joshua said. "Haven't talked to you all day because your mates have been gatekeeping you."

I chuckled when I hear