Chapter 29-5

Aiden was chuckling as the table rumbled and their other three friends took their leave, Jason whining to Bree while Gabby's soft laughter comforted Marley, that her friend was going to be okay with the others. It felt so good that tonight had been leaps and bounds in her friendship with Bree, who always serves to make anyone comfortable in her presence. Marley was smiling to herself as Aiden shifted to face her, watching her as she watched her best friend walk beside Bree. "What's that smile for?" He asked. "Gabby," Marley answered quietly, facing Aiden again. "She's timid with new people, and normally keeps her walls up, but she's finally comfortable with the others. That makes me really happy. I want her to be able to have more than just me." Aiden was quiet, staring at her with a smile of his own that made her shift nervously in her place, tucking her hair behind her ear. "W-what?" "Nothing," he cleared his throat, his eyes on the table again. He grabbed the Snickers a