[Ah, and there he goes. But it's not nearly as bad as she expects, there's no harsh reply, no cruel laughter. Instead what he says is...almost sad, although she's positive he didn't mean for it to come out that way. And she feels bad for him, but it isn't pity, and she's not looking down on him, feeling as if he deserves to feel this way - as she was guilty of doing in the past.
A moment or two passes before Kitty picks up the pile of books set aside on the shelf - she can't think of anything to say until she's walked up to where he is, fully expecting to brush past him with the excuse of work waiting for her. But she pauses briefly instead, feeling the brief panic of not knowing what to say before something comes to her.] You're not as bad as you think you are, you know. [She tries to smile a little to make it sound teasing, but can't quite manage it. And with that, Kitty moves past him, disappearing around the corner.
ALKDSJ CAN THEY STAY THIS WAY FOREVER
A moment or two passes before Kitty picks up the pile of books set aside on the shelf - she can't think of anything to say until she's walked up to where he is, fully expecting to brush past him with the excuse of work waiting for her. But she pauses briefly instead, feeling the brief panic of not knowing what to say before something comes to her.] You're not as bad as you think you are, you know. [She tries to smile a little to make it sound teasing, but can't quite manage it. And with that, Kitty moves past him, disappearing around the corner.