Chapter 31

Eli’s face turned a shade of pink. “Shut up. Who cares if I lost? That means I get to chill with Juli.” Jade gave him a pointed look and nudged his arm. I looked at her questioningly, but she gave me a guilty smile. “Come one, Eli …” Jade stared off into space trying to rack up an excuse. “Don’t you want to hear Jet scream like a girl?” “I’ve already – “ “Oh, shut up and come with us, will you?” I was beginning to think they just wanted Galam and I to spend some alone time together. I gave them accusing glares as they returned to the room they were in earlier. “So…” Galam chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. “Let’s go outside?” I just nodded and followed him through the back doors into the chili night. I already smelt the burning wood and saw the fire dancing in the dark. It wasn’t long until I spotted a bag of marshmallows and sticks. “So, you were out here earlier?” I asked, while taking my seat next to Galam on the log. “Yep,” he said, popping the p. He handed me a st