Bobby winced and squeezed her hands gently. "I'm so sorry." With an impulse, he pulled her into a hug. "You're not alone, now, though. Whatever else, you've got me." And he meant it, not romantically, even, in that moment, just... she had him.
He nodded as he pulled back, touching her face. "I could get used to this place." He still felt embarrassed and blushy, but she made it feel easier to be around her.