spots him, waving enthusiastically!

sees him waving at him and waves back nervously.

makes his way over, 'You missed a few meetings, are you okay?'

nods, quickly plastering a smile in place. He couldn't tell him about his part time job. "F-Fine!"

smiles in relief, 'Good, I was worried.'

fidgets in place, clutching at his messenger bag. "I...probably won't make.. all the meetings..."

smiles, 'That's alright. Not everyone can make all the meetings. Try a few though?'

gnaws on his bottom lip, and nods after a moment. "I'll try."

tilts his head, worried again. 'Are you sure you're okay?' he asks, in a whisper.

pauses before... nodding slower. He bites his bottom lip again, before stepping forward. "Can you keep a secret?"

nods, 'Of course I can... what's wrong?'

fidgets, and leans up to his ear. "I-I have a job... outside of school."

blinks, 'Ohh, isn't that common?' He asks, curious.