(30) Photograph

"Damn, I guess you found it." A sinister but familiar voice said from behind me. "I think you found what he was looking for." He spat out angrily while clenching his fists.

"Jay!"

Immediately feeling safe and comfortable, I felt tears brimming in my eyes and hugged him tightly, "What does the picture mean?!" He was about to answer but I squeezed him tightly, "Is it really what it looks like?"

"Yes..."

I buried my head further and muttered, "From the looks of it, Gil and Hibiscus are.. they... are.." He hugged me tighter as I finished my sentence, "Neighbors.."

"Yes, they are neighbors." Jay nods while hugging me back. "Wait, what?"

"They are neighbors," I pulled away and showed him the picture, "See the house behind them? They probably took the picture before Gil will leave. Possibly for college or something."

"What?" Jay's pursed lips broke into a smile, "Only you Riles, only you."

"What?" I asked as he went back to his serious mode. He grabbed the photo from my hand and tsked, "No,