You always assume the worst of me.

[He saw that coming, though, and he smiles gently, looking away again. He's not sure what they should do, though, either, and he nods quietly.]

I won't mind whatever decision you guys make. I'm the newcomer, after all. Though, if you let the girls decide, I think I can guess what they'll want to do. Are you okay with that?

[Somehow, he doesn't think Josh will be, but he'd like to think the other boy might surprise him.]