One of the few reasons Connor had returned to the school was the chance to see Kijani again. She had gone through a lot, and Connor hadn't wanted to pressure her. The hope he saw made him that things would be okay. The fear made him worried. 

But she started to approach him, and that made Connor relax slightly. Yet he noticed the uncertainly, and Connor wasn't sure if that was because she wasn't sure how he would react, or for something else. 

He smiled slightly, hoping it was more reassuring then nervous. "I missed you too" he said, managing to keep his voice level.