Ah , I see . . .
[ They don't protest to the hug , letting it happen . They're resting their head on the other's shoulder . ]
. . . How have you been ?
you don't have to worry, i can understand that. everything happened so fast, i had to take some time to think too.
( he'd still hold their hand, eventually closing the distance between them for a soft hug. )
. . . Heh .
[ There's a small chuckle that escapes their lips as the back of their hand receives a kiss . ]
. . . Oh , uh โ
I apologize for leaving you like that the other day . I needed to uhm . . . gather my thoughts .