Chapter 22

Half an hour later, Hudson stood before the theater's ticket booth. "Two tickets for Hellspawn Alien, please." After getting the tickets, Hudson turned to face Winona, standing stiffly in front of the movie poster, looking as serious as ever. "What's wrong? Are you that scared?" he teased and patted her head. "If you're scared, we can watch the animated movie instead." "Hah! You must be joking." She puffed out her chest and twirled a strand of hair around her finger. "This stuff is all fake. Why would I be scared? I was only considering your feelings. Wouldn't want you embarrassing yourself in front of a pretty girl." Then, Winona turned to face him, her eyes full of defiance as she provoked him. "This is your final chance to back out. If you cry, don't you dare cling to me!" Hudson hesitated for a moment as he stared into her bright eyes. He wondered if she could truly not be afraid. … "Don't be scared. I'm here. Come get closer." Half an hour into the film, Winona had alread