Chapter 73

Scott tilted his head, but Kevin started talking again. "And Kirstie? Why were you mad at Avi?" Kirstin avoided anyone's eye contact. "We got into an argument.." Avi looked at her and huffed. "Yeah we did. How could I have made you angry? You basically slapped me in the face, and then went to Scott for help. You might as well have slapped me twice." Scott huffed, but Avi ignored him. Kirstie looked down at the ground. "Just.. You're blaming yourself. And you're not listening. And it's making me angry." Avi turned to her. "How am I not listening? I heard you loud and clear that you don't want to have a Heat with me. What else did I need to hear?" This was the first that Kevin was hearing about this Heat thing. Kevin looked at Mitch and mouthed 'Really?' Mitch just nodded. Kirstin sighed. "See? You didn't hear me. I just want to have my Heat alone. It has nothing to do with you. I'm not ready." Avi frowned. "Was it something I did?" Kirstin finally turned to look at him. "I'm afraid. Alr