Closer Than Friends

Alaric looked down and asked, “You okay?”

“I'm fine.” They were so close to each other that Cora began to feel uneasy. She tried steadying herself, but the train jolted, causing her to fall into his arms again. This is so awkward!

Alaric, on the other hand, did not feel uncomfortable at all. He grabbed onto the railing with one hand and held her shoulder with his other hand.

During their school da