"Understood. I'll let you know how it goes." You won't have to mend any hearts, Katara, but you might be hearing about some silliness here and there.

Billy had to keep himself from smiling. "I think that's fairly common, but I'm glad you figured out what you truly wanted."

Geez was this awkward, he thought, still fiddling with the blanket. Almost eighteen and still trying to figure out a first date with the help of his younger Bonded in her second serious relationship. He knew his social growth was stunted, but...hmm.