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Tennessee had been bracing himself for a full blown lecture and was more than a little startled when it didn't come. He could only stare after the older state in mild shock and wondered if this was some sort of trap. It unnerved him more than he would like to admit. Andrew had a distinct feeling of dread that this might be worse than a lecture, but he didn't understand what exactly was happening.

"O... ok..." Tennessee said awkwardly as he continued to watch North Carolina in utter confusion. "Are you sure you're not mad...?"

Tennessee frowned and was glad that his sister wasn't mad at him, but he was still worried. North Carolina really did seem upset. He'd probably need to apologize later but leaving her alone for now would be for the best.

It was only when Charlotte said her goodbyes that Andrew realized for the first time he really was alone with Seychelles. The state blushed deeply and couldn't help feeling a little nervous. When he got nervous he said dumb things so he was already afraid to open his mouth. Awkward silences wouldn't be any good, though.

Oh! Right! Georgia had definitely been in the bathroom more than five minutes now, right? He wasn't running away if he was just going to check on his brother's well being. Andrew had said he would before the 'French state' arrived so it was legit. Totally legit.

"Um... I'm going to check on my brother real quick," Andrew said as he went to the locker room. "I'll be right back. He got a head injury earlier and I want to make sure he's ok."

Tennessee came to a halt when he saw Georgia emerge and could only blink at his brother in surprise. Maybe it had been way longer than five minutes after all. He felt a little guilty for not realizing his brother hadn't been feeling well or checking on him sooner.

"Uh... don't worry about it. At least you're ok," Andrew said with a shake of his head. "North Carolina said she was going to the bar..." He had to look away as he said that when a pang of guilt rushed through him. Even though Tennessee didn't understand the reason why exactly his sister was upset he had enough sense to know it was him who drove her to drink with his comment. He never had been a very good little brother to her, had he? It always seemed like Andrew caused her more grief and trouble than anything. No wonder she had ceded him so readily to America...

Tennessee quickly tried to shake off those thoughts. There was no sense in worrying about it or the past now. He would just apologize and it would be water under the bridge just like all their other disagreements.

"I guess we're done playing for today so I should probably change, too," he said and tried to flash a smile before hurrying to get out of his gym clothes.

Tennessee had just pulled on his pants and was about to reach for his shirt when he heard someone enter. He looked over his shoulder and was surprised to see his brother coming at him.

"What? Is somethin' wron--" Andrew made an awkward squeaking noise when his personal space was invaded and he was squeezed against another person. He felt as if his whole body was turning red this time and he couldn't tell if it was more from anger or embarrassment. Hugs were tolerable (and sometimes even appreciated) under normal circumstances, but he didn't have a shirt on! What was Georgia thinking!?

Just as Tennessee was tensing to either punch or toss his sibling in retaliation, Christian's words started to sink in. He blinked lightly and stilled at the old familiar scent that was so unmistakably Georgia. Times had changed so much, but that odd combination of peaches and cotton was the exact same as the first time his brother had embraced him as one of the family. He suddenly felt like such a little kid again. Why did Georgia randomly have to have these mature, big brother moments when he least expected them? The younger state's eyes almost slid shut as he subconsciously began to accept the hug until he heard the stomach growl. He pulled away a little as he was snapped back to reality and stared at Christian a moment before a laugh escaped him.

"You're hungry after all that?" he said more than asked. "You just got a concussion, busted your nose, threw up and you're hungry?"

Andrew's smile turned into a look of near awe. He couldn't remember the last time he'd been out to eat. Even fast food had become something of a treat lately. The anticipation of a good meal brightened his normally dull eyes so they nearly sparkled.

"Really? You sure? You don't have to do that," he said instinctively although he was quick to pull on his shirt while he spoke. Tennessee didn't want to hold Georgia up when his stomach was growling. It wasn't because he was excited or anything. Andrew wasn't a kid anymore so he wouldn't get excited over something like food that easily. At least Andrew liked to think he wasn't still that simple and childish, but the look on his face and sudden shift in mood said otherwise. He had temporarily forgotten all about the issue with North Carolina in his enthusiasm.

Tennessee just rolled his eyes at being called skinny. If Christian had it his way everyone would be half a calorie away from a heart attack. Not that Andrew's eating habits were much better, but he was trying to work on it. Sort of. Well, not really, but in his defense it was hard adjusting to this more sedentary lifestyle that had developed over the last few decades. If he had more time to get outside like he used to then it wouldn't be a problem.

"I forgot all 'bout lunch," Andrew admitted thoughtfully as he slipped his guitar back over his shoulders. Now that he was thinking about food he really was getting hungry... The younger state's mind started to wonder as he thought about what he might eat for dinner, but his attention snapped back to Georgia when he asked about the rest of the family.

"Um... Texas and Michigan are 'round here somewhere but I don't know where they got off to," Tennessee said with a small shrug. "We could text them and see if they want to join us."

Tennessee couldn't agree more, nodded with a little extra enthusiasm and started to walk out of the locker room with nothing but dinner on his mind. However, he stopped short when he felt something small, pink and annoying attach to his leg. Andrew had almost forgotten about Violet. "You can't come. Go back to the dorm," he said sternly.

Violet only looked up at him with her big doe eyes. She couldn't speak, but her expression very clearly stated, "I will follow you anywhere and you will never be rid of me because my love for you far exceeds what is considered healthy."

The state mumbled a few choice swears and insults he wouldn't want to repeat in front of their sisters. Instead of trying to kick her off, Andrew bent down and picked her up to carry the piglet in his arms. Violet was one of the greatest nuisances in Tennessee's life, but he didn't want her to fall behind stalking him and get hurt when they walked through town.

"I don't know..." Tennessee said with a grave expression as he dreaded tomorrow's classes. "She's followed me into war zones before." He nodded in thanks to Georgia when he held the door and blushed at the sight of Cherelle.

Violet didn't like the blush and shot Seychelles a look that could melt through steel. An angry snort escaped her but when Andrew curiously glanced in her direction, the devilish glare instantly transformed into sparkly doe eyes again. Tennessee blinked at her but decided the noise must have been his imagination. Once his eyes were off Violet and back on her new nemesis she started glaring again.

"See you in class," Andrew said a little awkwardly as he waved at the girl. He turned his attention back to Georgia and nodded. "Yeah, let's go to the dorms first. We should put up our gym clothes." It was hard to tell if he got what Christian had in mind. Tennessee was always pretty straight forward and trickery of any form didn't come naturally to him nor did he expect it from others. He was capable of it, but even his attempts at innocent white lies were awkward and usually easy to see through.