Answer

Hearing my answer, Chii appeared troubled. She reflexively bit her lips and lowered her head as though she was admitting her guilt.

As someone who cares a lot about her, seeing her like this was enough to elicit a reaction from me. I didn’t think twice to quickly wrap my arms around her in a bid to ease whatever was on her mind. And along with that, I followed up on my earlier statement.

“I’m not trying to rush you on your decision. I apologize if my answer came off sounding like that.” I caressed her hair and back while the girl remained silent. “Alright. Correct me if I’m wrong since this is how I interpreted your question; you’re asking why I’m not as intimate with you, right? Let me reiterate my answer…”

I paused for a moment to wait if ever she’s going to correct me. When the only reaction she did was to slightly raise her head to meet my gaze, I took it as her affirmation.

I lifted her chin to keep her eyes on me before continuing.