[Now he feels like an asshole. Stefan sits up straighter, furrowing his brow and peering at her with new eyes. He can't deny that he was avoiding her, because he was. He couldn't funnel energy into what he believed to be a burnt bridge - and he sure had been dancing around her, even at Beverly's birthday party.
(In hindsight, clinging closer to Allen might've been a terrible idea.)
He swallows down his surprise. He expected anger. Anyone in their right mind would've been pissed for him going all Ripper on them without warning.
He can't say he expected relief.]
Of course we're going to figure this out. I'm glad your life's right where you left it. I just - [He's still stuck on this,] How long were you out?
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[Now he feels like an asshole. Stefan sits up straighter, furrowing his brow and peering at her with new eyes. He can't deny that he was avoiding her, because he was. He couldn't funnel energy into what he believed to be a burnt bridge - and he sure had been dancing around her, even at Beverly's birthday party.
(In hindsight, clinging closer to Allen might've been a terrible idea.)
He swallows down his surprise. He expected anger. Anyone in their right mind would've been pissed for him going all Ripper on them without warning.
He can't say he expected relief.]
Of course we're going to figure this out. I'm glad your life's right where you left it. I just - [He's still stuck on this,] How long were you out?