[h1][Color=deeppink]Kaitlin O'Connor[/color][/h1]

Kaitlin turned at the sound of her name, her green eyes landing on the owner of that voice, Roddy.

[color=deeppink]“No, don't apologize for anything!”[/color] she said, ignoring his outstretched hand in favor of a somewhat awkward hug. [color=deeppink]“My mini freak out was the whole reason we didn't really get to talk earlier.”[/color]

She inspected Roddy slowly from head to toe, reconciling the image of the awkward teenager with the man currently standing in front of her. He filled out his frame more now, and stood with far more confidence than he had in the past.

Kaitlin hadn't stayed in touch with Roddy, Hell, she hadn't really stayed in touch with anyone. She was surprised by the ease in which he approached her, like they didn't have ten years separating them, but then again, Kaitlin had always found Roddy easy to be friends with. In high school, he seemed content to let her come and go as she pleased, never asking for more from their friendship than she was willing to give. Kaitlin had often felt suffocated by others expectations of her in the past, but never felt that with Roddy. She could go days without talking to him, and he would still save her ass when she needed it. Now, with ten years of life experience, she was able to see how much she took that for granted.

[color=deeppink]“Are you working at the school now? I want to know everything.”[/color] she said truthfully, briefly reaching out to squeeze his arm.