“You were texting me while you were in Miami months ago, don’t give me that. And you still have never actually asked me out.”
“I did? Oh, wait, right, I did. And, you know, I don’t necessarily ask people out. That’s too normal for me. I figured with the fact we are always taking these little pieces of time with each other, I was sure I didn’t have to ask.”
“It’s nice to be asked. Sometimes a little normal is good, you know. At this point, I just don’t want to assume; I’d rather hold back and not get hurt.” Very quietly, “You’ve certainly persuaded me I’m deserving, so I want everything.”
“I agree that assuming isn’t the best thing to do, and perhaps I’m at fault for that too. So I apologize. When it comes to me though, you don’t have to hold back. At all. Trust me.” There was the smile he couldn’t quite hold back. “Better keep thoughts in your head. If you want everything, why not go for it?”
“You said you didn’t want to rush,” she pointed out. “I did go for it, remember, and you turned me down.” She bit at her lip. “Does that mean I can have a kiss now?”