Class Dismissed (One-on-One)

She pushed her hair behind her ear distractedly, not meeting his gaze.

"Yes, well.. It's over now, at least."

 

She shifted, obviously uncomfortable, her brow furrowed. She cleared her throat and changed the subject.

"Anyway. Are you hungry?"

 

"Oh, right. Of course. Sorry." She began to slip down the tree, climbing smoothly down the branches.

 

She slipped on the branch, but caught herself quickly.

"I'm not sure. My father doesn't want me going to school while Evan's there, but..." She sighed. "I don't know. It feels cowardly to hide from him."

 

She looked up at him with one brow raised before continuing down the tree, her hair hiding her flushed cheeks.

"Ahem. I think I will come tomorrow. Might as well get it over with."

 

"He's not really an argumentative guy," she said. "I think I can convince him."

 

She squinted at him.

"Do you want me to stay home?"

 

"I'm a tough girl," she said easily. "You don't need to worry."

 

"I can't stop you, I suppose," she said. "But I'll be fine. I promise."

 

"For promising to be okay?" she asked, landing on the ground. "You're welcome." She turned to look at him with a cheeky grin. "I guess."