Jake's POV
I would have preferred to be left alone but Laura wouldn't let me. If I didn't know better I would say she was scared. I could see it in her face and body. It was as if she was fleeing from something. She wouldn't say but I think that was why she kept flaring up.
Whatever she was scared off, probably is in her room. It's almost as if she never wants to be alone in there.
The silence between us started to fade slowly as she continued talking to me. I couldn't shut her off. I had given her that audacity to do so. When I allowed her hold my hands, lean on my shoulder, and then playing cards with her. She probably thinks we are now friends.
I was enjoying the conversation though, so I engaged her too. The tension that had been simmering between us seemed to have shifted, replaced by something I couldn't quite put my finger on.
