Chapter 23

Kate and I were walking to class when a girl stopped Kate and told her they had to discuss something concerning a project. "I'll see you later Lyra." She gav me a quick hug and rushed off with the other girl. I started walking to class when I felt a presence beside me. I looked up and found Owen walking next to me. I tried to ignore him but to no avail. "What are you doing?" I finally asked. "Walking. If it wasn't that obvious." He answered smugly. I sighed loudly, "I mean what are you doing walking next to me?" "Then why didn't you just ask that in the first place? Saves us both a lot of time." I decided to speed walk but Owen with his long legs had no trouble catching up with me. "Why are you following me?" "I'm going to class. We have the same class big eyes." "What?" "I said we have th-" "No not that. What did you just call me?" At this I stopped walking and faced him. "Oh big eyes? I figured calling you owl eyes wouldn't be as endearing as calling you big eyes." He sh