[He can feel her staring at him, and looks back at her, quiet. Her smile makes him feel a bit more reassured, but he was still strongly opposed to her leaving. They were just beginning to actually get along without much conflict, maybe even on their way to something more, and now she was just going to.. leave. He idly wonders if maybe he screwed up somewhere, so she was quick to accept the first school she could... no, thinking like that was too depressing. Whether it was true or not, he puts that thought on the backburner for now, though she can see the drastic change in his expression while it runs through his mind.
It only lasts a second, before he realizes he was still staring at her. His face flushes a bit pink in embarrassment and he quickly directs his attention to his other side, while he rubs the back of his head awkwardly.]
So, like... what are you tryin' to get a degree in or whatever? [He'll try to switch the subject to something a bit happier, as he's not one for staying in a sad atmosphere for too long.]
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It only lasts a second, before he realizes he was still staring at her. His face flushes a bit pink in embarrassment and he quickly directs his attention to his other side, while he rubs the back of his head awkwardly.]
So, like... what are you tryin' to get a degree in or whatever? [He'll try to switch the subject to something a bit happier, as he's not one for staying in a sad atmosphere for too long.]