Alex smiled, kissing back. "If you wouldn't have done it, I would've. And your folks can't be that bad." His adoptive family had lived not too far from the cemetery and school, which is why he enrolled there in the first place. From where they were walking, a soft grey house was visible with two older boys playing basketball. Alex sighed. "They brought the whole crew." His demeanor suddenly changed from relaxed to on guard and he tightened his grip on Sophie's hand. "When we get in there, don't talk to anyone. Okay?" As they moved closer, the older boys stopped and stared.