An amused expression crossed Zera's face, causing me to assume that something was indeed going on between her and Cayden. "I'll let Avina answer that for me," Zera said.

Why did Cayden look so upset that Zera knew me? Maybe she's just her friend and she thinks we hooked up? Jeez, If she was upset about this, I could only imagine how she'd feel about Kori, someone who I'd actually gone out with. Suddenly, every stupid thing I'd done and gotten involved in flashed before my eyes. All of those stupid decisions that I made, all because I was too afraid to just give in and admit that I loved Cayden.

As much as I wanted to deny it, I knew it was true. There was something there that I couldn't shake. I loved spending time with her, I loved being around her. Every moment between us felt so special and more romantically charged than anything I had ever experienced. Cayden held a lot of me in her hands. She held my heart, my ability to be vulnerable with her. Every time she pulled away, I felt myself pull back even harder. I couldn't do it anymore.

"Briefly, we met at Electric...?" I said in question, unsure of why the air was so tense since no one has formally addressed what the big deal is.

"Okay," Cayden said, not sure about what else there was to really say.

"Fun to see you two ended up finding each other," Zera said and I could tell by her sarcastic tone she was upset. I'm just glad she didn't know Griffin and I were fake dating or that I was lying to my roommates because I think she'd do anything in that moment to make either of us feel how she feels. "Great to see you both," Zera remarked coldly before walking off. Cayden and I stood in silence for a second with me extremely confused and Cayden displaying a slightly upset expression on her face.

I turned to Cayden, my heart sinking at the serious look laced on her features. I had no idea what to say to her. Why did Zera seem upset about Cayden and I? And why does Cayden seem upset?

"Cay," I said, but she didn't say anything, she just continued walking through the loud hidden club, with me by her side.

We stood together as Cayden ordered us both drinks, her already knowing my usual order without asking.

The club was crowded and loud, but it felt like it was just me and Cayden. I was anxiously waiting to see what she was going to say. I desperately wanted her to talk to me.

"I'm so confused, just talk to me," I said.

"I don't think right now is the best time to discuss this," Cayden said.

I stayed quiet not knowing what else there was to say.

We stood there for a second, people passing by who knew Cayden in some way stopping to say hello occasionally. One person invited us to dance, but Cayden just shook her head. At some point, I knew we needed to discuss this somewhere much quieter.

"Come on," I said, taking her hand and taking her to the upstairs part of the club to a quiet bathroom.

When I finally found the empty bathroom, I gently pulled Cayden inside and shut the door, locking it, and looking at her.

"Cayden let's talk," I said. "What's going on? Who is she? What are you thinking about?"

"I don't want to do this here."

"Who is she?" I asked again.

Cayden's dark eyes searched mine before she let out a sigh. "She's my ex."

I froze slightly processing what she just said. I leaned against the sink with a furrowed expression. I knew Zera had some type of connection to Cayden after her call popped up on her phone. I knew it could've been business or romantic, but her ex? Did Zera know about Cayden and me? I mean Cayden said her ex would text her and show up at places she knew she'd be at.

No, Zera couldn't have known—she looked just as surprised as me... right?

"I thought you knew? I thought..." She let out a sigh. "I just thought something else was going on."

I pursed my lips at her suggestion of Zera and I possibly hooking up. Should I tell her about Kori? I didn't think any of it was relevant with Kori considering Cayden and I weren't talking, much less determining whether or not we were exclusive, but if this situation with Zera made her uncomfortable then maybe I should tell her. I just really can't believe Zera is her ex...

"I just wish I would've known? I don't know. I know it's not your fault or her fault, but someone could've told me." I said as Cayden's eyes carefully traced my face. "I just feel weird now... I mean I was hanging out with your ex as if she was my friend. I get this must be weird for you too."

Cayden nodded slowly as if she contemplated her answer. "I guess it's not, since neither of you guys were aware. I just assumed something else had happened, but I could only imagine how you must feel."

"I...do you?" I asked with my arms crossed tightly over my chest. "Because I'm not so sure you do. I'm just questioning whether or not she sought me out on purpose?"

Feeling the tenseness in my tone and body language, Cayden took a step closer to me softly grabbing one of my hands, causing my arms to uncross from my chest. "I don't think she befriended you on purpose Vi, I just think you guys coincidentally met. I'm sure it shouldn't be an issue anymore—or she shouldn't be an issue anymore."

I let out a deep sigh before nodding as I try to scrape the upset look off of my face. Cayden and I came here to have a good time, and I refuse for it to be ruined, especially since this is our first official time out. I mean, what are the odds something like this happens during our first public outing?

"Okay... yeah," I breathed out.

Cayden nodded, "So we're good? You're good?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm good."

Cayden smiled playfully at me, instantly changing the mood that was just surrounding us, "Well I say we head back down and dance."

"Oh really? I didn't take you as a dancer," I teased, happily greeting the new playful energy that was now rising between us. I'd rather still be able to enjoy this night instead of going home, all because I found out Zera was her ex.

Cayden chuckled. "Oh, just wait." She said as she guided us out of the bathroom. "I'm really glad we figured that out."

"Yeah, me too," I said, smiling. But in the back of my mind, I knew I had one more loose end to tie up, even if it was the last thing I want to deal with, I know I need to deal with this now or it'll be worse later. God, I could only imagine if Cayden found out about what I was up to during our moment of separation. While she has no reason to be mad, it doesn't mean she won't be upset or feel weird about it.

I need to talk to Kori.