Dresden Academy

Tim sighed, closed his eyes slowly to figure out how important it was to chase after her. "I'll be back if you don't mind waiting," he offered Carly. "I just have to clear something up quick." He dashed off without confirmation and found Addy just inside the house. "Hey," he called quietly.

"Hey," she called back softly, offering him a really awkward half-smile. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. We can talk later, you know. I just. Going now. Wanted to say bye." See you one last time before that maneating whore demolishes you.

He nodded slowly because he didn't have a better response, couldn't seem to find any words. His throat felt itchy, sore, like he'd said everything he wanted to say already. He knew that wasn't even remotely possible. "Okay," he said, glad that something managed to sound out of him. He opened his arms to hug her and then regretted it, but he wasn't going to take it back, no matter how much it hurt.

She hesitated for a moment, then pressed against him for a very short, awkward hug unlike any they'd shared before. Something had definitely changed. She pulled away quickly and tried not to let her distress show on her face. "See you."

She turned away and almost bolted to the front door to find Luka and get out of there.