Eli was actually reading a bit while he had the chance. Some poems that he'd seen Cooper reading the other day. It was something of a habit of his since sophomore year. Spy on what Cooper was reading then immediately go find it to read it himself. Proooobably was a bit creepy but he figured it wasn't doing any harm to want to enjoy the same books as the guy he liked.

Said guy who came to sit with him at the back where they were alone.

Said guy who said the worst thing possible.

His heart fell into his stomach as he stared at him. Then he looked over the top of the divider to see if there was anyone around. But everyone hated this part of the library because it was so quiet. No hushed whispers or anything.

Looking back to him, he swallowed then spoke in a whisper. "Why? I don't understand."