Will easily loops his arms around Malcolm more as they shift. He smiles at first- it's true- but it's hard to hear Malcolm continue, saying what he can't do, emotionally.

"I know," Will responds quietly. "And I can't say I'll never get hurt. But...I will do everything I can to keep it from happening. I'll be careful. And-"

He'd been heading straight for it, but he falters now. Hesitates. "I don't know why I'm taking so kind to graduate, but I'll figure it out. I'm trying. I'm...sorry, I can't even give you that guarantee."