Dirk avoided Lily's gaze. Dirk wasn't really sure how Marlene was handling it. They hadn't been talking much since she'd told him. It was mostly his fault, stealing away to quiet corners of the library, taking long walks, and coming up with excuses not to see her. It was more subconscious than anything, but sometimes he did it on purpose. His escapism wasn't doing a thing to help, though.
"I really... don't know. We haven't been talking much..."