Calista

　　I chuckled at his words, nodding with genuine excitement rather than pressure. "I could do that," I laughed. "You do have a chance with me, Cedric. It's just that, right now, I'm still figuring out what it means to be in a committed relationship." I smiled as I spoke.

　　"I will keep pursuing you," he said firmly.

　　"I don't mind that. In fact…" I hesitated, struggling to find the right words.

　　"What?" he asked, his eyes watching me ...