24 — What a liar.

“Nolan?” My voice comes out faltering, and I hate myself for sounding so weak at that moment. “W-What are you doing here?”

“Is that all you have to say after keeping me waiting for half an hour, Rose?” He approaches with a gentle expression and an equally meek tone — one that, for some reason, makes me feel anxious…

“I didn't even know you were here.”

Because if I had known, I would have called De