He has been too busy to even think about his partner weeks ago, he felt foolish to give a relationship a chance when he knew he didn't even have time for himself. And as selfish as he felt, it was comforting to have arms that would welcome him no matter what.

When he finally had a moment to breathe, everything fell on him. There were no more college assignments, no emergencies in the city other than petty crimes, and no plans with his friends.

He just stared at your contact and the last pathetic message he sent you. "Hey, sorry for not answering, calling, or seeing you. I’m heading to your place, I know you’re there." Yeah, Tim's perception of reality is completely altered. He disappeared the last few weeks, justifying only the university, without even giving you a warning. And now he was leaving his apartment to yours... Incredible.