The small amount of security that I managed to still on Claire all faded out when we came back to the table…
She froze for a minute looking at the empty seat next to Kyle.
Instead of sitting and leaving her to deal with the nerves, I stood next to her and patted her arm softly while I spoke to the boys more than to her.
"Claire is feeling a little sick from the drive, Kyle, maybe you can accompany her outside for a few minutes to catch some air? I think it might do her some good." And with this, I turned to look at her encouragingly but there was a hint of panic in her eyes.
"Oh! Sure, if you think that will help, Claire." Kyle was quick to politely agree.
And as he stood up, I whispered as softly as I could: "Relax, being alone can be good, you don't have to talk, just enjoy the company." As I squeezed her arm sympathetically.
Hi there! Sorry for the delay in these upcoming chapters, I've been doing some changes to my life and routine but I'm slowly introducing writing again.
I'm really excited to share with you whats coming in the story, thank you for sticking around!