Lizzie cried out in surprise as someone walked right into her legs. She had wrapped her arms around her knees, but still someone had managed to step on her. She sighed and felt the unstoppable tears that she tried to swallow build up in the corner of her eye.

She took a deep breath, just as she realised it was Marcus who'd fallen. Oh, hi she said without enthusiasm, turning her face away to try and dry off the tears before he saw them. Too late. I.. she said, hesitating. I'm fine she continued, stubborn. She didn't want him to see her crying.