Chapter 15

Valerie had barely taken a few steps when Owen caught up with her. "I just helped you out back there, Valerie. Aren't you even going to thank me?" Back when they first entered the university, Valerie and Owen had crossed paths once. Both of them had chosen to major in biological sciences. Owen liked pretty faces, so he was taken with Valerie at first glance. The pull he felt had nothing to do with love, just pure admiration. Valerie slowed down so they could walk side by side. "Let's just say I owe you one." Owen grinned. "My favors aren't easy to repay." Valerie refused to indulge him. "Forget I said anything, then." Owen smiled helplessly. "You really don't know how to take a joke. It's rare to see you on campus. Are you feeling better now? Will you be attending classes this year?" "I'll show up if I feel like it." Owen glanced at the pen she was twirling. As it spun, a faint clatter echoed from inside the barrel. "Let me guess—you have needles in there." Valerie nodded. "