[ He swallows and attempts to see if there's a free seat beside any of his people, but as late as he is, all the chairs near Mica, August, or any of his other people from Manila are taken. Which leaves... the sole empty chair up front.
Right where Hikaru is.
Right.
Just breathe, Josh. It's not like you haven't seen him in a year. It's not like you've spent the last almost thirteen months wishing he'd call, or drop in on your birthday, or maybe touch base even if just to say hello.
( He's suddenly acquiring a new appreciation for having to deal with Leo's talkative and inquisitive nature, because he's managing to keep his face straight and professional even if he swears, that's his heart hanging right out of his opened chest. ) ]
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Right where Hikaru is.
Right.
Just breathe, Josh. It's not like you haven't seen him in a year. It's not like you've spent the last almost thirteen months wishing he'd call, or drop in on your birthday, or maybe touch base even if just to say hello.
( He's suddenly acquiring a new appreciation for having to deal with Leo's talkative and inquisitive nature, because he's managing to keep his face straight and professional even if he swears, that's his heart hanging right out of his opened chest. ) ]