Back at it Again (One-on-One)

Arlo frowned and stood up too, but Val didn’t look at him.

“Cool. See you then.”

 

Arlo reached for her hand and Val tensed, not returning the action. He sighed and let go.

“I still love you,” he told her. “I’m still yours.”

She shook her head, pulling away from him.

“Not completely.”

She left the cafe quickly, tucking her hair behind her ear.

 

(Zoop!)

 

(Yep!)

 

Arlo looked up and spoke.

“Come on in, Callie!”

 

He grinned at her, waving her in.

“Hey, Cal. Guys, go ahead and put your notebooks away and get out your fabric, all right?”

 

His smile seemed slightly strained and he hesitated.

“I’m alright,” he said eventually. “How are you?”

 

“I’m fine,” he assured her. “We don’t need to talk about it.”

 

“It’s alright, Cal,” He said quietly. “You’re just worried.”

 

“Thank you,” he said cheerfully. “I’m going to finish grading over here.”