Lorraine's weakness

Xavier was beyond stunned. He knew her to be timid in the matters of the heart because of her situation but this brave confession? What could this mean? He wanted to wait until everything is settled and both parties feel hundred percent about each other yet now?

There was no doubt he liked Lorraine and her confession just now threw those delays out the window. This was a sign that he should-

"I-I-I-I mean I find you really attractive", she stuttered and dropped her gaze to the floor, feeling embarrassed. "That's all."

Xavier let out an awkward chuckle and resumed doing the dishes. He felt a slight pinch in his heart despite the compliment.

Why was he in such a rush to jump into a relationship with her? It didn't make sense to him to be this drawn to her that quickly. That was the case with Nicole and look how that ended.