Jube looked around before looking at her with a sheepish expression. "You could... Come live with me. We could elope if we had to." His eyes widened and he stuttered, "N-not to get married and have babies b-but just so you can be free! My parents would let you live with us in a heartbeat. I just... You are my best friend... I don't want you unhappy." He was stiff as he awaited her response. It was likely she would get mad.