He blushes, and that makes me blush. Damn it. "Technically I, ah, assaulted him first.

We move into Aiya, and I hang back a little, still close to his elbow, but I give him the room he needs to order.

He's really handsome, despite his ruffian attire. I've seen his gentler side, and the contrast is rather appealing.

I clear my throat suddenly, trying to cut off my thoughts there.

He wouldn't be interested in me anyway.