[ It hurts to hear him doubt her when she's so convinced she's made her feelings known. If not through words themselves, then at least through action. Made vulnerable, her expression falls at what she has interpreted as indirect rejection. I didn't believe you wanted that feels like an excuse, a justification for not returning her feelings or hope for the future. Instinctively, she withdraws, sitting up properly. ]
I do. [ She says, firmly, in case there is room to misconstrue. ] But I'm not expecting you to decide now.
[ There's admittedly a defensiveness to that statement that she can't hide, suddenly guarded. He needs time, as Luke has informed her, and she has accepted as much — but it's the fact that he has not even entertained the thought that she has invested herself in this, that she believes they share something meaningful, that perturbs her. ]
IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I FORGOT THE SUBJECT LINE
I do. [ She says, firmly, in case there is room to misconstrue. ] But I'm not expecting you to decide now.
[ There's admittedly a defensiveness to that statement that she can't hide, suddenly guarded. He needs time, as Luke has informed her, and she has accepted as much — but it's the fact that he has not even entertained the thought that she has invested herself in this, that she believes they share something meaningful, that perturbs her. ]