‘ you ever get lonely, even when you’re around people? ’ / from max!
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oh god, the kid was asking him that kind of question. something like those indirect inquires that slips out in hopes of finding an answer that a pair could mutually relate on. luckily, his advice skills have improved over the years — so he likes to think — and he won't butcher this girl's brain with terrible conversation.
"lonely?" eyes glance up to her from his seat, brows twisting in puzzlement. max was smart, one of the most mature out of any of the babysitters club crew he had going on. he hated having a glimpse of knowing to why she was that way. no kid should have to deal with growing up this fast. making up an excuse of an answer wasn't going to benefit her here.
"honestly? yeah. all the time." he speaks softly with a light laugh to follow. eyes shift away before he continues. "that was me throughout most of high school. i had everybody all over me, all the girls any guy could ever want, you name it. just a crock of shit." lips purse together. "even now, it can still... get that way."