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Chapter eighteen: Questions

Dylan handed me a piece of paper with doodles scribbled across it, those doodles now becoming shapes which looked like poorly drawn stick men; though I loved his enthusiasm. "That's me- you and Evan" he said whimsically with a massive smile spread across his cheeks.

Humming in response I toyed with the corner of the paper "it's good, you're a little artist" I complimented with loving eyes. "You could of given me longer hair though- you know me and my desire to be rapunzel"

Dylan scrunched up his face "you're prettier than Rapunzel" he then turned his gaze to his teddy dinoman and pulled him close. "Are you going to be leaving me?"

Shocked by his forward question I grabbed his little hands "baby, why would I leave you?"

"I-I heard Julie talking about you going to college" he said upset, his little voice breaking ever so slightly which sent pains through my heart.

I kissed his forehead "Dyl, it's not yet. I have a few months left and I not going to leave you completely, I'll be visiting every weekend you hear me?"

Dylan squinted his eyes and nodded "I will miss you sis"

Letting out a big breath of air I sighed "I'll miss you most little man. But hey? You have Julie and this house and your school which you have been enjoying so much. You have a family here. You're going to be just fine without me"

Wiping his nose he nodded "you're right. But I'll still miss you and so will dinoman" he giggled which made me laugh back in response.

"Finally you're awake" I shouted across the room as Evan walked in with his sweatpants hanging on his hips.

"Looking this good requires beauty sleep" he teased as he grabbed a glass of orange juice. "Besides don't complain, you're one to talk"

Placing my hand on my chest to act hurt I walked over and wrapped my arms around his waist "you're full of ego today, aren't you ?"

Evan pulled me around so I was facing him and planted a kiss on my cheek "no, but you make me feel like I'm unstoppable" Evan admitted shyly, his eyes trailing to my lips as he thumbed over them.

Grabbing his hand I pulled away his touch "we have school in like ten minutes. Did you want detention?"

Evan rubbed his temples "please don't remind me of that hell hole-

The door began to knock which made me purse my lips in thought "order anything ?" I joked briefly as I skipped over. Once I opened the door I saw that Henry was stood there with his hands in his jean pockets.

"Morning- didn't expect to see you here" I admitted with a smirk "dream of me or something did you?"

Henry rolled his eyes sarcastically "sure, so many dreams that I couldn't bare another second without you"

Evan frowned and walked over to me "why are you here? Not the sort of face I want to be seeing so early. No offence"

Henry scoffed "I could say the same buddy. I just wanted to go to school together is all"

Gesturing for Henry to come in I watched Evan stare him out the entire time which only made me frown. "You do realise you two aren't together anymore, right?"

Henry scratched the back of his neck and sheepishly shot him a look "I know that, she is still one of my best friends. Besides, you're not the worst person either"

Evan shrugged his shoulders and went upstairs to get ready; leaving me and Henry to soak up the time with one another which seemed to be heavy and awkward.

"Can we.. talk?" Henry mumbled nervously

"Talk about what?" I replied with hesitation, grabbing an apple and biting into it.

Henry looked around before whispering "I just wanted to talk about the whole fake relationship thing we had"

Flushing red I swallowed the mouthful of apple harshly "why? Is everything okay?"

Henry licked his chapped lips "did you... have any feelings for me at all?"

My pulse started to race and suddenly memories of us together made me feel a mixture of uneasiness and pleasure combined. I did really enjoy being around Henry, though I never considered if I had any feelings towards him.

"Y-you don't have to answer right now" he reassured with caring eyes. He then grabbed my hands and squeezed them "I just wanted to get an idea what's going on in that head of yours"

Fake coughing I looked up to see Evan on the stairs, he looked pissed off. "Am I.. interrupting something?"

Quickly pulling away we both shook our heads "no, nothing at all" I said hastily, imaginary steam now coming out of my ears from embarrassment whilst my cheeks burned.

"Well that's a relief" Evan scoffed with warning eyes. "Didn't want you to think you were trying it on with my girl hm?"

Henry nodded "never.. I wouldn't do that man"

Evan smiled forcefully "why don't we get to school then. Time is ticking and you were just scolding me for it not long ago"

"That is a great idea" I said with more enthusiasm that was needed "a great day for learning right ?"

Evan glared between me and Henry and nodded, grabbing my waist and pulling me in close "a marvellous day for learning"

**

Almost falling asleep from the lesson I looked over to Henry who had seemed to space out the entire time. His complexion was pale whilst his eyes were lightly glistened.

"Are you okay?" I mumbled gently which made him briefly scramble from his daze.

"Y-yeah I'm fine. Just concentrating"

I nodded and kept glancing between him and the chalkboard full of new words and 'things to learn' though it all seemed rather pointless.

"I'm lying" Henry blurted out with as he sniffled back some tears which made my heart ache.

"I never wanted our relationship to be fake- I think... I'm in love with you" he whispered in my ear which made me feel like the room was spinning.

Henry.. loved me?