Olivia's small face was flushed pink with shyness, but she looked into my eyes with determination. I knew her feelings for me were genuine; even a fool would have noticed it after all this time. She truly liked me, but I couldn't accept her feelings.
"I'm sorry, Miss Lynn." I switched back to a polite form of address. Olivia understood my answer and let go of my hand, a little disappointed.
"Are you going to be like this forever, never accepting another person?" she asked sullenly.
I didn't know how to answer, so I could only evade the question. "Maybe."
Olivia sighed and gave me a quick hug. Before I could react and push her away, she had already tactfully moved away. "I understand. I'll wait for you. It's okay."
I didn't know how to refuse her any further, but before I could fig
