[ It was a genuine remark. No teasing or sarcasm. He was honestly floored with her... confession? Take on things? Diego wasn't sure where to start. Something important dawned on him. His hand never let hers go. ]
I mean, I remember you leaning in but ...I just thought...
[ His cheeks filled with air and he blew it out as he verbally reacted to everything she said. Then the very last thing Rey said dawned on him. ]
--Did you just say you want me to spend the night?
[ How blind had he been? He really was terrible at relationships, not having any idea on the right speed. Diego swallowed thickly. ]
Rey...
[ His hand squeezed hers, nervous about how she'd take what he was about to say. She said she liked his honesty. He hoped she meant it. ]
...I know you said you were getting rid of the app. You haven't given me any reason to think you're seeing anyone else but I have to make it clear, I don't sleep around. Maybe you're not exactly saying sex tonight. I'm not trying to pin that down on you. I'm just saying, if we're getting to that part... I've gotta know that there isn't anyone else.
[ He couldn't be Number Two again. His brown eyes looked intently into hers, searching for a sign that she understood. Hoping that she felt the same. ]
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Date: 2025-03-08 01:04 am (UTC)[ It was a genuine remark. No teasing or sarcasm. He was honestly floored with her... confession? Take on things? Diego wasn't sure where to start. Something important dawned on him. His hand never let hers go. ]
I mean, I remember you leaning in but ...I just thought...
[ His cheeks filled with air and he blew it out as he verbally reacted to everything she said. Then the very last thing Rey said dawned on him. ]
--Did you just say you want me to spend the night?
[ How blind had he been? He really was terrible at relationships, not having any idea on the right speed. Diego swallowed thickly. ]
Rey...
[ His hand squeezed hers, nervous about how she'd take what he was about to say. She said she liked his honesty. He hoped she meant it. ]
...I know you said you were getting rid of the app. You haven't given me any reason to think you're seeing anyone else but I have to make it clear, I don't sleep around. Maybe you're not exactly saying sex tonight. I'm not trying to pin that down on you. I'm just saying, if we're getting to that part... I've gotta know that there isn't anyone else.
[ He couldn't be Number Two again. His brown eyes looked intently into hers, searching for a sign that she understood. Hoping that she felt the same. ]