Dave is shocked. It shows at first. The stiffening of his shoulders and his body going rigid. But his mind quickly processes the situation. Jade is giving him a hug. Without him making her.

She wanted to hug him, and so he finally wraps his arms around her small frame, fisting the back of her shirt. Oh god, he missed this. He missed holding her hand to the cafeteria. Carrying her around because she fell asleep somewhere. All of this. He missed it.

And he feels a little lighter. He hasn't felt this light since their fight, and he knows that. Even the fact that he's bruised and sore, and he had to make constant trips to the infirmary didn't make him feel any less happy. Maybe Jade was forgiving him. And maybe he didn't deserve it, but he knew he wanted it. He wanted her to forgive him so badly so they can be friends again.