After clearing the table in another slightly strained silence, Eric clears his throat. "So, how slow do you want us to take things?"
I was kinda hoping we wouldn't keep talking about this. It's awkward enough with our feelings all laid out in the open, but my request for time hanging in the air takes it to a whole new level. Still, Eric has a point. I've asked for space when it comes to deciding how I feel. I never said anything about stopping their advances.
After thinking it over for a moment, I shrug. "Honestly, as long as we all understand I'm not certain how I feel, I'm okay with trying some things."
Eric's eyes light up like a kid's on Christmas day. "Does that mean we can be physical?"
I shut that s**t down with my arms forming a giant X and my head shaking vigorously, brown hai
