Suffocated Secrets

I rushed into the lobby, where a few visitors were chatting quietly, but Kian grabbed my arm before I could escape.

"What's going on with you, Rose?" he asked, his eyes searching mine. "Why are you acting so scared of me?"

"I'm not scared," I lied. "I just don't want to argue with you right now."

"By running away like that, you're starting an argument," Kian said, his voice hardening. "Look, I kno