C98 Misunderstanding

"Now, I am scared to go home," Nick mindlessly uttered.

Kate was silenced by what Nick had just said, but she was unaware of what he really meant. She was looking at her mom when Nick reacted in surprise, she just heard his voice. Kate thought he was still in his playful acts. She winked at him, but that was too quick before she looked back at her mom again.

Nick was scared