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She had a point.

“This family’s fallen apart, you know?” I murmured. “I wish Lloyd was still here. He’d know how to fix it.”

“I’m worried about you more,” she admitted, her green eyes pinning me in place. “I know whatever you’re hiding from us is bad. I can take on anyone to keep you safe, but I can’t help you unless you tell me.”

I gave her a small smile, getting to my feet to stretch. “I’m not in trouble. I promise. No one’s forcing me to do anything, no one’s blackmailing me, and I’m alright.”

“I can’t lose you too,” she said on an exhale, her shoulders tense. “If it’s not bad, why won’t you tell me?”

“Because it’s just going to disappoint a lot of people,” I said truthfully. “I’m handling it, and it won’t matter soon.”

She nodded, her smile not quite reaching her eyes. “Okay.”

“I’d better get my girl home. Unless she wants to keep hanging around me doing nothing for the rest of the day,” I joked, and Beckett rolled her eyes.

“You two always do nothing together. I’m not that good at the whole dating thing either, but I know Luna’s the type that enjoys the little things. Take her for coffee or buy her flowers.”

I gave her an amused glance, my lips cursing into a smile. “You’re giving me dating advice?”

“She’s always had shit relationships with stupid guys that can’t read her. You’ve always been good at that, so you know she appreciates small gestures of affection and dates. Take her for lunch or something,” she replied. “Prove to her it’s not just about sex.”

“You act like I fuck her all the time. It’s not as common as you think.”

“Why not? You’re a sexual person, and she knows that. She’s probably doubting herself if you’re holding back. And just a heads up? Penny’s been harassing her at school. You might need to set that girl straight.”

“Luna hasn’t mentioned it.” Anger burned inside of me at knowing she was being bullied. “What’s she been doing to her?”

“Just pushing her around and saying nasty shit to her.”

“How do you know and I don’t?”

“I’ve stepped in a time or two. Talk to Luna about it. And take her on a fucking date,” she scolded. “You always call her boyfriends pieces of shit for not spoiling her, so you’d better spoil her yourself.”

“I’ll see you for dinner,” I grumbled, heading outside to where the others were.

Cruz was still bragging about his nails, and Luna giggled as Jett practically swooned over them.

“Honestly, they’ll definitely get you laid, man. They look awesome. Luna did those? I think blue would look good on me, right, Maddox?”

“Totally,” Maddox replied with a straight face, glancing at me. “You leaving?”

Luna’s bright smile fell a fraction, and I knew Beckett was right. I needed to spend more time with her.

“Yeah. I’ve got a hot date with my girl.” I grinned, taking Luna’s hand. She seemed confused, her brow creasing.

“You do?”

“Yeah. I’m taking you out.”

“On a date?” she asked nervously. “Or…”

“I suck at this.” I chuckled, pulling her against me to kiss the tip of her nose. “Yes, a date. I’m sorry we haven’t done stuff like that. I’m changing that right now.”

Maddox snorted. “You wouldn’t know romance if it bit you on the ass.”

“I’m learning, you fucker,” I threw back. “See you at dinner.”

“Looking forward to it,” he deadpanned, the other two saying goodbye to us so we could leave.