The Inbetween.

I watched as Stefan walked towards the bathroom before slowly picking up a plate. I wasn't too hungry, but got a little bit of food, which I quickly polished off. I threw away my plate, offering polite smiles to the people I passed but getting worried...Stefan had been gone a while...
I saw him walking in my direction, sighing in relief.

"Hey, Stef-" I started, only to be cut off by a hug.

"Mandy...I want to go home...now..." he whispered, voice wavering.

I quickly wrapped my arms around him, nodding against his chest. I had no idea what happened, or who called to make him so upset...

I pulled out of the hug reluctantly, taking his hand as I looked for the quickest way out. We were closest to the back door, so I made my way through the people crowding it, hand grasping Stefan's. As soon as we were outside, I took a deep, releaved breath. I looked over at Stefan to see how he was holding up. He didn't look good...

I quickly brought him into another hug, concerned. I ran my hand up and down his spine, trying to calm him.
"Do you want to talk about it?" I asked quietly. I didn't want to push, but something had to be wrong, for him to be so...ugh...