Creak, Creak

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

First rule for handling situations like this: play dumb.

I tilted my head, pretending not to know what he meant.

Kairos studied my expression for a moment before continuing in a calm voice.

“Nothing. I just figured you wouldn't be interested in activities like this.”

Fortunately, it didn't seem like he'd asked because he knew something.

I shrugged nonchalantly.

“Actually, Elli begged me to go with her.”

“Elli?”

“Yeah. She said she'd be bored if she went alone, or something like that.”...