Everything went silent after I opened my heart and practically revealed everything. However, Arune BekFah just kept a neutral expression, motionless, as she always does when she is hiding her feelings. Finally, since I couldn't decipher what she was thinking, I ended up asking again:
"So, what's it going to be? Can I spend the night with you or not?"
"I think it's too soon."
"Too soon?"
I retorted, remembering the days when our relationship wasn't as defined as it is now.
"I think we've already come a long way. It's okay. I just want to spend the night with you, without any ulterior motives.
"Really?"
This time, she narrowed her eyes at me, like someone who didn't believe me. Yes... I myself didn't believe what I was saying. After all, I already have a girlfriend, but still, I didn't want to go home alone now.
"What kind of person do you think I am? I'm happy to have a girlfriend and I just wanted to spend the night with you to remember the pleasant atmosphere of seven months ago, when we slept in the same room. I just miss you."
"Khun In."
"No."
I knew that Arune would try to refuse again, being as firm as ever. This time, She decided to play hard to get so I throwing myself into her arms and asking in a childish tone, as if I were begging my father for a new bag.
"Nong In doesn't want to leave, I won't, I won't!"
"You turn into a Nong right away, huh?"
"Nong In doesn't want to leave."
I walked away, pouting like a three-year-old, knowing full well that this was the way to awaken her affection.
"Please don't send me away."
Her expression, sweet as always, a little surprised. Then she coughed and run her hand over her face, looking completely unprepared to deal with this situation.
"If you don't leave, then what will we do?"
"P'Fah."
"Yes... Khun In?"
"P'Fah, P'Fah, P'Fah!"
"It's late. If you don't leave, it won't be okay... don't pout like that, please."
Arun sighed slightly and fell silent. Soon after, she seemed about to say something, and seeing this, I couldn't resist and asked curiously:
"Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Khun In... It may sound a little difficult, I also have feelings for you."
I smiled broadly and nodded in understanding.
"But I want things to happen slowly. Our relationship has progressed
too many stages at once. I want moments as a couple, those when you are conquering."
"Romantic, huh? Who would have thought that Arune BekFah, who barely shows her feelings, has a side of a shoujo manga protagonist!"
She lowered her head, nervous, intertwining her hands. I pulled her hand and squeezed it tightly, letting out a sigh. It's okay... we love each other, and we have all the time in the world. Besides, moving too fast could scare this little girl and make her run away.
"Understood. I was just being naughty. I really just wanted to spend some time with you, but okay. I'll drive you and then I'll go back to my house, I promise."
