#Chapter 498: Bloody Noses & Broken Hearts

Nina “Ouch. Shit.” Matt winced as I dabbed at his bloody nose. He must have burst a small blood vessel during the training, because he had suddenly begun gushing out of nowhere. And although he was on the mend following Enzo’s outburst the other day, he was clearly still in a good amount of pain. “Sorry. I’m almost done,” I said gently as I worked. “Take your time.” Matt swallowed and gripped the edge of the wooden stool he was sitting on. Here, perched on the stool with me standing in front of him, we were eye level—maybe even for the first time since we had met. “Hey,” he said as I worked on his nose. “Can I ask you something?” “Sure. What’s up?” Matt paused before continuing. “You and Enzo… How are you guys doing?” I stopped dabbing at his bloody nose and leaned back to look at him. “Are you referring to—” “Everything,” he said. “I mean… I can’t help but notice that you two seem to be a little tense around each other.” “That obvious, huh?” I l