[ he's careful as he sits up- because of his back, but also because he's confused too, and she seems upset now. again, he's ready to apologize, but it feels hollow and he doesn't want to make things worse. she doesn't seem upset at him anyway. not when she squeezed him like that before moving away from him.
no subject
maybe it's the awkwardness of the situation.
so instead of apologizing he asks: ]
Are you okay?