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Sebastian, his heart pounding, tried to focus on his wine glass. Jylan was silent, also suddenly very interested in his wine glass. Sebastian could hear his foot tapping away under the table, faster than usual. He must have caused Jylan to worry, which made him feel guilty on his own.
"Oh, I'm sorry if I caused you to worry," Sebastian said truthfully. Jylan silently got up and turned to leave through the balcony door. This was the same outcome that he had been met with every time he had asked, but finally, he couldn't take it anymore. Sebastian got up too, and grabbed Jylan's wrist before he could leave.
"I want an answer this time, even if it's rejection, Jylan."