Chapter 43

Justin didn’t quite know how he should answer that. Lying wasn’t an option, though. All six of his friends knew damn well he had a massive crush on Blake.

“I like him.”

“Then?”

Justin had no idea what Javier was getting at. “Nothing.”

Javier was quiet for a second or two. “Hold up. Did you two have an argument or something?”

“Of course not. I haven’t interacted with him for nearly a week now. At least not on a one-on-one basis. He had been friendly and professional when we passed by each other in the hallway or when we bumped into each other in the pantry. He had been really polite. Extremely so.”

Javier had a bewildered expression now. “What’s the problem then?”

“Nothing.”

“Then why haven’t you asked him out? Maybe the two of you can go out for a nice dinner. Or grab something to eat during lunch.”

“I want to, but I have a strong hunch he has been avoiding me as much as possible.”

“It may just be your imagination.”