"So this is what's been taking up your time?" asked Zan, looking around Haven cautiously.

"Here or pounding the pavement for the HRC," said Tyler, signing Zan in as a volunteer.

"Is this gonna take long?" Zan asked, hanging up his coat. Tyler's look of almost-disgust made him change his tone real quick. "It's just... I've got to go to the suburbs. Do the actual Thanksgiving thing"

"You don't have to stay," Tyler said without any malice. "I know this might not be the most ideal date but... with your school schedule and my work schedule, I just thought... "

"Um, it's a little weird, sure. But, I mean, you spend a lot of time here?"

"At least three times a week if not more. Mostly I've been working in the kitchen but I've been helping out in the office too."

"But why?"

"Because not all of us were born into trust funds and live in the Gold Coast," Tyler said. Zan didn't know whether to feel guilty or offended, so instead he clenched his jaw and said nothing. "That wasn't meant as a criticism, Zan. But I'm not like you, neither are these kids. If one thing had happened differently when I came here, I might be exactly where they are. So I just want to help out as much as I can."

Zan stopped him in the hallway and kissed him. "You have got to be the sweetest guy I've ever met."

"Whatever," Tyler blushed. "Let's go get some hair nets and help make this their best Thanksgiving ever."

Study hall was just getting out as Tyler and Zan walked to the kitchen, holding hands.

"Hey LaTrice!" Tyler waved, all giddy at being with Zan.

LaTrice waved back, her eyes narrowing as they walked into the kitchen.

"Awww hell no!"

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Glad to be back for Volume 4! Just joining us? Catch up now:

Volume 1 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

Volume 2 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

Volume 3 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

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