Zayn noticed immediately and rushed after me. "Evric!" he called, quickening his pace.
I didn't answer. He caught me from behind, wrapping his arms around my waist. "Hey… are you upset?" he asked.
"I'm not," I muttered, though my tone carried a hint of annoyance.
He gently turned my face toward him.
"You told me the food wasn't bad," I said, meeting his eyes, "but it was, wasn't it? And then you went ahead and teased me in front of Nuala. That's not fair."
"So you don't trust my words, Evric?" he asked, brows lifting. "I actually told her exactly what I told you. Nuala just added the laugh to tease you."
"That's a lie," I shot back. "Nuala wouldn't laugh like that unless you'd actually made fun of me."
Right then, Nuala appeared behind us. "Brother, I never knew you had this sweet side to you. I think it's time I listen to Chrisly and get serious with my life, so I can find a man and act all cute in front of him like you do."
