Afterthought

Cameron waved him off with a smile, before turning and heading in the opposite direction. Not a complete waste of time, he decided. In fact, this could work to his advantage, if he put some effort forwards this time. It could all turn horribly nasty for one person, and he found a stupid hope that it would be for his new acquaintance. He grinned, shoving his hands in his pockets and picking up his pace. Yes, he was perfect. He would do just fine. Curious enough to keep interested, a little scared, but determined, someone he was sure would stick by him, being the inspiration that he was. He chuckled. Yes, he didn't know what he'd just got himself in for by giving that friendly introduction. But he'd brought it all on himself.

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