[ The gesture was a simple one, familiar, and it has an immediate effect on Finn bringing some calmness back after his brief outburst.]

It’s…not that bad, anyway. I’m kind of like. Mostly over it. [ It was a truthful statement, although, Jake would understand the complexity behind it. ] I don’t want to be annoying, or weird. I just want to be her friend, you know?

[ He felt both annoying and weird even having to say it. Sighing, Finn rests his head in his hand. ]