I WRUNG MY HANDS TOGETHER NERVOUSLY.
Xeros stood across from me and I waited patiently for him to begin talking. The curiosity was nearly killing me but I somehow managed to keep quiet while he thought about how to start. What would he say? What if he said he knew I liked him? What if he said he didn't like me? What if -
"I have no idea how to start this," Xeros laughed nervously as he looked down at me. His dark eyes were filled with emotion as he stuttered over his words. "I mean, I don't even know if what I'm thinking is even right and yet here I am and –"
He cut himself off with a sigh. "And now I'm rambling."
"It's okay," I reassured him with a smile. "Take your time. There's no rush."
He pulled his bottom lip into his mouth as he an indecisive look crossed his face.
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