Sabine's head shot to looking Meesei in the eye when she got to her alleged role in Caleb's future. "What?" She said, startled.

The sudden commitment of it had taken Sabine by surprise. For a fraction of a second she had thought she missed something and she and Caleb were already in a relationship. That soon fizzled as Sabine looked away and pondered her answer to Meesei's question. Through biting her lip, she answered reluctantly. "I like...being around him," Sabine mumbled, "He once put his arm around me and another girl as part of a joke, but...it was nice..." Sabine lowered her head, "I don't think he likes me, though."

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"I know, I understand," Janius said apologetically. He breathed in slightly to explain, then closed his mouth and exhaled with frustration. "Back then, and for a long time, I've been running away from this. You've probably noticed too. Right now, you're right; this is the best time we'll have for it, but...I just need to assure myself." Janius took a step back and tightened his hold on Kaleeth's hands. "I love you, Kaleeth, but I want to talk to my friends, get advice, and make sure I'm not making a mistake." Now it was Janius who was pleading. He didn't like hurting Kaleeth like this, but he could not justify doing this just to please her. "One night. That's all the time you'll have to wait. Just one night. Can you wait for me? Please?"