There was no reason to be worried, he told himself. This was all just some stupid thing in his head like it usually was. No big deal. He just had to ask so they could roll their eyes about it and keep going.

Telling himself that didn't stop the unsteady, nervous feeling that was washing over his heart.

You're just being dumb. It's fine.

"I guess I've just been wondering, but... Have you... been happy with this? With us, I mean."