"You didn't finish what you were saying," Chase Childs said lightly, glancing at her.
His voice was level, but his heart was in turmoil.
'Didn't finish what I was saying? What was I about to say? He scared it right out of me.'
'But what I wanted to say isn't important. What's important is my safety! Safety first!'
"Ah? Oh, haha, it was nothing." Holly Summers chuckled awkwardly, then clamped her mouth shut. She stared straight ahead, determined not to say another word for the rest of the ride.
Chase Childs gazed at her profile as River Sterling's words suddenly echoed in his mind. '...Do you like her? Then you should just be bold and ask her. Who knows, she might just like you back!'
Chase Childs's lips parted. "Holly Summers..."
"Hm?" Holly Summers turned her head, her lips still tightly pursed. She just hummed questioningly through her nose.
"..."
