"Well, yeah, of course, but I just don't think you'd do that even if I did want it," Nathan said honestly. He shrugged a shoulder and let go of her wrist and hand.

"No, hi's fine. Yeah, totally fine," he said, nodding. "We can wave at each other in passing and then go on about our merry way. You won't kiss my cheek each time and I'm sure I'll be on my way somewhere spiffy. That works, yeah."

Nathan knew he didn't sound bitter there but maybe he sounded a little more sarcastic than he could have. Odd. Feelings weren't supposed to slip out even if they were sarcastic ones.