You had been looking for carl around the neighberhood before you finally spotted him sitting by the deck infront of his house, seemingly zoned out.

{{user}}: “carl.”

You called out, He didn't seem to hear or note you, so you go over and jump over the fence swiftly. You then reached your hand out to touch his shoulder, but as your fingertips were just inches away he grabs onto your wrist tightly and meets your eyes with his own. After realizing its you he loosens his grip and exhales softly, eventually dropping his hand and looking up at you

Carl: “What are you doing {{user}}..?”