I jolt back, my mind spinning from comprehending the question that was just asked.
"A-Are you joking!?" I exclaim.
That question I had labored over for days.
The one I had stayed up night after night trying to decipher.
This is it.
I.......
I want to say yes.
I want to not worry him by just standing here saying nothing.
But it was already a bit too late for that.
I noticed his smile drift away into nothing. The normal upbeat vibe that glowed around him, faded into nothing.
And I felt so guilty about it.
He then finally spoke up, "No, no. it's fine. You really don't have to..."
You're making him depressed.
Say something.
Say something.
"No wait!" I blurt, seemingly alarming him. He tilts his head.
"Y-yes....I will." I say shyly as we catch each others gazes.
He lights up once more. That's the Souta I like to see.
However there is one catch.
A big one:
My dad's rule about us dating.
I should've known that one day I would've defied his rule. I just didn't think it'd be this soon.
If my dad finds out about this...
If any of our family finds out about this, we'd be in seriously deep fudge.
But maybe...
Maybe we can make this work.
He smiles. "You will!? I-"
"On one condition." I say, interrupting him. "We have to keep this a secret."
He nods. "Of course I will. So, how about a movie tonight?"
"Can't wait." I exclaim.
It's true.
I really can't wait.
But any rushing things could ruin this for the both of us.
Guess its best to take things slow.... at least for now.
