mfort in Unex

a. She had always thought of herself as a rational person, but the revelation a

ty. He had been a source of comfort for her since they met, and she

ready there, working on his latest project. Keet

dropping her bag onto

orners. "Just trying to get this piece finis

know the feeling," she said. "

ngs. She didn't tell him everything, of course – she wasn't ready to reveal the truth ab

e going through a lot, Keet," he said. "But you're strong enough

towards him. "Thanks, Monty," she said.

"Anytime, Keet. That's

of comfort in Monty's presence. He didn't try to offer her so

ore and more time with Monty. They worked on their pr

th each passing day. She learned about his love of art

g feelings for Monty. She wasn't sure what they were – friendship, att

to their dorms, Monty turned to her and

, curious.

if you're okay. You've seemed a bit... distant lat

er if she was okay in a long time. Not since her

g to sound casual. "Just a bit str

didn't push the issue. "Okay, Keet. J

gratitude towards him. "Thanks

uture held for her and Monty. She knew that she had feelings

his company and his support. She knew that she needed friends li

na's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked, "Keet, what's going

cious. "Yeah, we've been hanging out

But I have to ask, what about that strange man you were

reveal. "I don't know, Luna. It's co

ferent? That's an underst

bit more at ease. "Yea

atorial tone. "So, what's going on with you a