[ His face immediately contorted in protest when she attempted to turn the tables on him and say he was out of her league, but he didn't interrupt. He softened when she called him kind. The anger had ebbed completely away when Rey voiced that she knew he wasn't expecting anything in return. It meant a lot that she believed so highly about him. Diego knew she wouldn't have invited him over if she held any concerns. She was too smart for that.

He frowned when Rey talked about not spending on herself but hid a smile when she said her friends would like him. The grin grew as he shook his head at the mention of winning over the cat she seemed to share custody of. There was a roller coaster of feelings that were clearly visible. Diego took her hand and tugged her close to his side. ]

There's nothing for you to apologize about. We haven't even started cooking. Dinner's not ruined. Not yet.

[ His lips were pursed in a smirk, trying to lighten the moment before giving her head a kiss. Diego had laced his fingers with hers and kept Rey close but not that she couldn't slip out of his hand if she wanted. ]

I... like you just the way you are. You don't need to be anybody else but you. And being you shouldn't ever be something you apologize for. Okay?