Stan stared at Megan as she packed her books. He wished he knew how to talk her out of going. Yesterday, it had seemed like they were almost there, and now-
"Meg? I just want you to come-" Home he was about to say, and cut himself off. After an awkward pause, he settled for "-back. That's all I ever wanted." If he had to prove himself somehow, he wasn't sure how he was going to do it.