"At least I have an expert here pointing it out," she teased back lightly, scrunching up her nose in the process. Once he had dealt with the lotion, she had finished her sandwich and drink, perking up slightly as she listened to him. Expression softening, she reached out to cup his cheek.

"I do, Kimhan. You've been saying it with every breath, look, and touch. You don't need to say the actual word for me to know." She tried her best to be as open and comforting to his confession but there was still a tiny bit of chill deep inside. Who opened a conversation like that without the intention of dropping a bomb on the other?