Benny paused, leaning against the wall next to the window and staring outside. He took a minute to compose himself, he didn’t want to go saying something offensive accidentally.<br/>“I should’t have gone in there Ari. I apologize, sincerely. I never meant to drag that sort of past back up...” He shook his head. Benny was more ashamed than Ari. He really did hurt him.<br/><br/>Benny moved to Ari’s side, sitting close but not touching him. He wanted to hug him, hold him tight as if to protect him. But he wasn’t sure if Ari wanted that. He wouldn’t hold him unless that’s what Ari wanted.<br/>“You had every right to be angry. I was wrong. If you no longer want me in this place I’ll leave. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. Ari.” It has been kind of lonely lately. Ari had been so busy. Now he was right here and he was so afraid that even hugging him would get him pushed away.