[He liked being with her in general, current conversation notwithstanding. But if he's honest, even this is better than not having her around at all.
Eddie doesn't want her to cry. He hasn't had a lot of experience with trying to comfort someone when they're upset, simply because nobody ever seems to want to get that close. Now, though, he genuinely feels like he has to try.
He doesn't pull her into his arms so much as he takes a couple of steps closer and wraps his arms around her. If she wants to duck out of the way again, he won't stop her, but for now, he's there if she needs someone to lean on.]
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[He liked being with her in general, current conversation notwithstanding. But if he's honest, even this is better than not having her around at all.
Eddie doesn't want her to cry. He hasn't had a lot of experience with trying to comfort someone when they're upset, simply because nobody ever seems to want to get that close. Now, though, he genuinely feels like he has to try.
He doesn't pull her into his arms so much as he takes a couple of steps closer and wraps his arms around her. If she wants to duck out of the way again, he won't stop her, but for now, he's there if she needs someone to lean on.]
Wish I'd seen you sooner.