Tenacious Sky

Leo agreed to see a psychiatrist with his coach's support. One day a week, a psychiatrist would come to meet with Leo in the doctor's office. WhenI didn't have practice, I found myself waiting outside the door for him. I wanted Leo to be able to heal and move on from his trauma. And now that he was getting the help he needed, I knew I couldn't be impatient. It didn't help that Easton still pestered Leo over me. Leo was right about Easton being persistent. Even though he took a step back like he promised, he did everything he could to get under Leo's skin when it came to me.

Just like that, two months went by. I'd been in pretty good standing with fencing, only getting second place twice and winning every other meet. Leo has yet to start competing again, but he was making progress. At least now, he could see the gun without being sent into a panic attack. The holiday break was coming up and my parents had been pestering me to come home, but I knew that doing so would risk my secret, so I lied about having holiday practice and planned to just stay at Preston Hills.

We'd had our last academic class before everyone went back to their rooms to pack for the vacation. I was reading a book on the couch when Leo finally got out of the shower. He sat next to me and put his wet head on my lap. I chuckled before setting my book aside.

"You're not packing for the break?" He asked. I shook my head.

"Going home, I risk being outed, so I planned to stay. What about you?" I asked.

"My dad is a businessman. He doesn't have time for me, so going home won't make much of a difference," he answered.

"Looks like we get to spend the holidays together," I smiled. Leo sat up before kissing me gently. Our kiss was soon interrupted by a knock on our door. Leo sighed before he got up to open it.

from here, and I'm rounding up those who are staying to spread the holiday cheer," Easton announced as he bathed into the room. He sat next to me and grabbed my

legs over Leo's

hopped off the couch and wrapped my arms around his waist from behind as I smiled.

you," I said fleetingly

leave?" I asked. Easton scoffed at us

said sarcastically. Easton clapped slowly before he

truly... incredible. We'll leave right after dinner, at seven," he answered before he left. I packed my own bag before sitting it by the door. Leo set his bag next to mine before glancing at me. I knew he didn't want to go, but a change of scenery would be nice. Plus, I still wanted

the whole break here to ourselves. Why go on a vacation with the one person I hate?" Leo asked.

freedom in our time. Plus, Easton isn't that bad, he's just like a kid. He just wants attention," I explained. Leo sat next to me and pulled my legs over his

third wheel the whole trip," Leo

There could be quite a few people going, and you might make more friends. Easton is hosting the trip. He won't have time to watch our every move, right?" I replied. Leo didn't look convinced. I sighed before pulling his