Soren Carter is a good hugger. Soren Carter is a good hugger. Soren Carter is a goo -

"I'm a good hugger, right?"

"What?"

The boy sighs, raking a hand through his hair.

Brilliant, he thinks, just brilliant.

"I said - "

"Are you serious?"

He blushes.

The girl's eyes widen in disbelief.

He coughs.

"Yes, Mallory, I'm serious."

A pause.

"Was it a girl?"

Soren grimaces, nervously pulling the knot of his tie.

"No?"

Mallory glares.

"I mean, yes."

She sighs.

Soren sighs.

Soren Carter is a good hugger. Soren Carter is a good hugger. Soren Carter is a goo - 

"Yes."

He looks at the tall blonde-haired girl in confusion.

"Huh?"

"You are a good hugger."

He smiles, pushing off the wall to wrap her in his arms.

"See," she mutters, "the very best."