James watched Nyx run off and nodded to Alex, but when Nessie started crying he wrapped her tight into his arms and shushed her, "Don't you think like that...Please...shes just sensitive...she'll warm up to you." James moved his head back a little so he could look into her eyes, and for what seemed like the longest moment in eternity, James thought about kissing her. "Besides" he said his voice sounding nervous and his face turning sorta red, "Who cares what other think...I've got your back."