[It was probably more aggressive than Will had intended, but so was the sudden aural intrusion that caused him to react without thinking so much as responding reflexively. Instead of pinning him Will placed both hands on the wall on either side of John and took a few steps back.
For the first time since their encounter, he leveled his eyes with John, not much of a height difference which made it less avoidable. He was searching John's expression for recognition, that it wasn't him, that he'd heard something as well.]
Sorry [His eyes flit away once again, still trying to process if what he heard was real or not.]
You didn't hear anything? [Aside from Will's own breathing trying to settle.]
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For the first time since their encounter, he leveled his eyes with John, not much of a height difference which made it less avoidable. He was searching John's expression for recognition, that it wasn't him, that he'd heard something as well.]
Sorry [His eyes flit away once again, still trying to process if what he heard was real or not.]
You didn't hear anything? [Aside from Will's own breathing trying to settle.]