I-I couldn't think of anyone else who-who would be waiting behind the school. You know how it is. [ Most of the students here head for the hills when school is out. ]
Shall we, um, head in then? Or-or you can lead the way if you're more comfortable with that. I'll just follow.
[action: next day!] and now it's my turn to sob grossly in apology
Shall we, um, head in then? Or-or you can lead the way if you're more comfortable with that. I'll just follow.