She had to warn Shawn, to stay away from Ash. Vio immediately turned around, but she bumped into someone's shoulder.
"Sorry," Viona said quickly. However, upon seeing his face, Vio staggered backwards.
"Vio, it is me. Al." Vio noticed the clothes he was wearing. "We have something to talk about," the boy continued. "I will not hurt you. Come with me!"
Vio actually wanted to run, but a part of her also wanted to stay to hear what the boy had to say.
So Vio decided to take the middle ground, talking here, in the crowd, more comfortable. Although that did not reduce the anxious thumping that swept through her chest.
"Just here," said Vio at last.
Al turned around. Vio waited in case the boy got angry at her refusal, but Al just seemed to sigh before saying, "Okay."
Al glanced at Vio's hand for a moment. "How are you?" he asked.
