Serena smiled at him, "It is okay. I... thought so," She started to head toward the cafeteria so that they could grab their food, "I... feel bad. I should help her... I mean... I understand more than you or Gunner what she is going through.... That should mean something... but... I just do not know if I can."

She shook her head, "I am scared.... That... talking about it all..... well," She looked at Sebastian, "I am not as strong as you think I am...."

She fell into line a few people behind Anna and Gunner and grabbed a tray. She put some raspberries on it as well as a few other fruits, "I am sorry... that I cannot help them more."

She didn't fill up her tray but there was enough on there for her to last till lunch without worry. She paid for it then walked to the grove with Sebastian. She sat down on one of the benches and crossed her legs before she picked up a raspberry and plopped it into her mouth, "I want to punch Jace..." She finally admitted quietly as she stared down at her fruit and berries.
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Gunner smiled at her as she kissed him, "I'm liking this new addition to our whole hanging out thing."

He nodded as she explained how he was going to get food onto his plate. He was about to point out an apple but Anna knew and had already placed it on his tray. He grinned at her and walked down, pointing at what it was that he wanted. Toast, jam, orange juice, porridge and some strawberries.

When they paid, he lifted his tray with his one hand and walked to the table behind Anna. He spotted Jace in his black and blue glory and smiled at him smugly, proud of his job rearranging the kid's face. He sat down next to Anna and picked up his apple, shining it against his shirt. He shrugged, "I think so... A movie should be good... Something to distract him. I think it is when he doesn't have something to focus on that he starts going down hill... He seems better... though. And he is definitely crushing on Serena. Maybe dress her up a little to distract him for his woes," He teased before biting into his apple, "He'll be fine."