Angela didn't say a word to her partner until they reached the Academy block. They checked if Mr. Slade was still in his office, and when they confirmed that he was, they turned around and walked back to the classroom area to wait. Since that was the path he would use to return to the hostel, it made more sense to wait there. That way, it wouldn't raise any suspicion.
The silence between her and Hiro was heavy and suffocating. She could feel that he had a lot on his mind, but for some reason, he was holding it all in. And she didn't understand why.
She watched him pace back and forth like someone carrying a load of unsolved problems. Every now and then, he would glance at her like he wanted to speak but stopped himself. It was getting on her nerves, and before she could stop herself, the words flew out of her mouth.
"Come on, Alpha Hiro. Just spit it out. Tell me what's on your mind and stop acting like the father of twelve children."
