"Oh... Home schooling. That, em... Sound's fun." Steven answered, trying (unsuccessfully) to sound like she would have a good time... but as far as he was concerned, friends were what made school. So, being home schooled by himself would be the epitime of horrible, horrendous and the complete opposite of Hogwarts.

He was just away to add something else, when his jaw dropped. "Cor, I'm so sorry. I didn't know... well, thats obvious. You managed to keep that one under wraps pretty well." He said, and his eyebrows knitted inwards as he looked at her. "Write to me.. okay? Even once a month... Just to let me know that you are okay." He said, trying to not let this moment get akward.