"Oh." The word was short, her lips forming the same letter perfectly. "I, ah, I like listening. So you can talk to me whenever. I hope you know that." She knew how important it was to have someone to talk to, after all. Lord knew she didn't have anyone.

She smiled softly. "I'm glad. Not- not that you miss him, but I mean- I am- but-" she stammered, blushing furiously, her hands back in her hair. "I'm sorry. Just- forget I said anything."