82 Be One With Flames

He stared at the book in his hands and saw the title Be On With Flames. He recognized it immediately and knew that it was the story about the Lockhart family.

Theo was smiling and humming as he put the other books in the racks. Chance went closer, wanting to have the book. "Uh, excuse me, Theo?" He called out.

Theo turned his head to look at him. "Yes?"

"Can I borrow that book? I need it." Chance said, pointing at the book. Theo looked at the stack of books and furrowed his brows. "Which one?" he asked.

Chance pointed at the book he has his eyes on and the smile that Theo always had on his face vanished. "Oh, that," he muttered. 

Although Theo has not yet said anything, Chance could feel that he does not want to give it to him. 'Why is he hesitating? He was going to put it back anyway, so why not just let me get it?' he thought.