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    he doesn’t return the hug. arms remain stiff
     by his sides, and fingers curl into palms. he hasn’t
     had this sort of physical contact in a long time, even
     if it feels forced.

          gareth is the first to pull back.

     a brow cocks upward, and confusion swirls within
     dark eyes. 

    ‘ y’know, i really didn’t think we were getting so
       friendly, naomi. in such a short amount of time, too. ’

     the words that jump from his tongue are light, as
       if teasing. the demeanor, however, rots within 
       seconds. his features grow cold, and hard eyes
       stare into hers. 

            ‘ don’t do that again. ’

                               and he leaves.