Her pulling away stings like a smack in the face, and he can't decide if he's more confused or angry about it.

I don't wanna see you.

It would take the force of a blunt instrument to get something through Tommy's thick skull. She can't get more blunt than that.

He still doesn't understand.

He thinks he didn't do anything wrong. But eventually, they all find ways to blame him. it would've come to this anyway.




"Fine."

The word is bitter. He backs away, hands held up. He won't touch her again.