[And that wasn't what she expected either. Kaname blinks, clearly taken aback by the return statement. ... but she wants to be clear. No presuming anything this time.]
Do you mean in the same way? As more than just friends? [Maybe her own face is heating up a little more now. Maybe.]
Oh. [That's all she can say to that. Kaname slowly turns back to her original position before scooting closer to lean against him and rest her head on his shoulder.
Quietly, a small smile makes its way to her face.]
That... makes me really happy. I didn't think you'd say that.
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But that wasn't at all where he thought this was going.]
Oh... Oh! U-um... Are you sure? I'm mean... um... [Oh boy. Sweaty palms. He rubs his thighs.] That's great! 'Cause I-I-I, I like you, t-too.
[Is there room under the bed? Maybe now is a good time to hide.]
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Do you mean in the same way? As more than just friends? [Maybe her own face is heating up a little more now. Maybe.]
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Mmhmm!
[Is that ... good enough? It's not good enough. She deserves more than that.]
Yeah. Yep. Same, same way.
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Quietly, a small smile makes its way to her face.]
That... makes me really happy. I didn't think you'd say that.
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[He's flabbergasted, honestly, and at a loss for words. Amazing, right?
As soon as her head presses against him, he feels all fluttery. Very carefully, he puts an arm around her shoulder.]
Um, do you, maybe, wanna go somewhere that doesn't smell like the dogs and look like a car accident?
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This time, I have a feeling it's safe for me to think you're asking me on a date. And yes, I'd like that.
[The entire visit's going so much better than she ever envisioned it. A happy hum escapes her.]
But right now, I'm pretty comfortable.