Borrowed Warmth

“Hmm…is that so?” Gideon asked in wonder.

“Yeah…bye…” I muttered.

“I’ll come with you,” Gideon said as he followed right behind me.

I soon felt the warmth of his hand on my elbow as he held my arm softly. Automatically, I turned to stare up at his face in surprise.

“Didn’t you say that you should go back to her?” I asked.

“I changed my mind…” he replied casually.

Just like that…?

I shook my head a