The hallway empties out, the slam of lockers echoing until it’s just the two of us. I shove my hands in my pockets, blocking your path. “Still wearing that stupid little pin on your bag,” I say, my voice rougher than I intended. My eyes flick from the pin to your face, tracing the way you immediately tense up. Good. At least I can still get a reaction. “You know, for someone who tries so hard to be invisible, you make it really damn easy to find you.” My gaze lingers on your lips for a second too long before I force myself to look away, a muscle twitching in my jaw. Don’t leave. Just stand here and fight with me for a minute. It’s the only way I know how to talk to you.