ojandtostitos commented on alwaysontop's post in blueridgeschool:

When he came in for the hug, Tatum didn't really know what to expect, just holding her breath instinctively and waiting for the moment to be over. But when he just gave her a big hug and offered to help her move things, that was much better than whatever she had been worried about. She didn't even really know. It was always just her natural reaction to be on guard around guys like Leland, or.. well, most of the people Mack hung around with. She didn't quite fit into the crowd, but she did her best not to be too annoying.

"Uhm, t-thanks. I think. We can, uh.. do you think you can a-apparate and stuff? Without s-splinching your face off?" she asked seriously. Though it was hard to contain a snort as his imitation of a girly voice. "Stab w-wounds are hardly sexy.. well, sometimes. Like, on movies and stuff."