Long Run

Chapter 18: Spiky Is Sceptical.

With everyone staring at him surprised, Lucas was caught off guard. "What?!"

"What do you mean what? You know just what I mean."

"Well, I just think the boy needs a checkup. Is there anything wrong with that?"

"Be nice," Ana said.

"Of course. I'm only worried about his health." With that, Lucas took several steps backwards and sat alone, further away from them.

Elias sighed. "Let's focus on the most pressing issue now. Your arguments and tantrums won't be of help in any way so I rather you all move aside and let me handle this."

Of course, they stepped aside. Elias was like their second leader aside from Ana and Natalie would prefer listening to him than Ana so she strolled towards the door and sat next to it.

"Sure, no problem," Lucas said, moving back to his original position. All this while, Carson didn't interfere with their conversation nor did he join them in their arguments. Everyone was quiet. Ana by the window, Natalie beside the door, Nova next to Elias, and Lucas next to Car