Earth was stunned. "What do you mean Mix? I can't talk with people now, just because we are paired? Don't be funny," he snapped, sighing and looking at younger with cold, a little hurt eyes.

You feel the temperature in the room drop as Earth's words hang between you. The tension is palpable, almost tangible as you try to process his reaction.

The weight of what this pairing means presses down on both of you, but you're not sure Earth understands your concerns or where you're coming from.