Although Seth was changing the subject, regarding what he said, I indeed had to face it as well.
......
After all, he had confessed to me in front of many colleagues of mine today. I did have to make the relationship between the two of us clear.
However...
"I'm sorry."
I, who had been pondering on it for a whole day, could only say so in the end.
As soon as I finished my words, Seth pressed his index finger against my lips, "Shh. I know what you are worried about. As long as you stand behind me, never should you be afraid. I surely will protect myself. Only in this way can I protect you."
His answer put me in a momentary trance.
"But..."
As I wanted to remind him that Patrick wouldn't let us go just like that, Seth said first, "You won't get me into trouble."
I had to admit that Seth did have touched me.
I was not sure this counted as a confirmed relationship.