I went and made it awkward.

[ He laughs, because really, even if he's upset, it doesn't mean he can't still spend time with her, and that's the most important thing, isn't it? ]

How did you picture me coming back, then? I thought you would have guessed that I'd make it as awkward as possible.

[ He'll even reach out, muse her hair a little with his hand, playful.

He doesn't want her to feel bad. ]