NIRELLE

"We've slept in a room together before," he said nervously, and even though I want to counter him, he is right.

"You are right, but both times you sat on the couch while I slept on the bed," I reply, and he nods nervously. The silence between us is lingering, and I don't like how it is ruining the moment. "Let's not think about it for now; let's just have fun." I want to sound nonchalant even though I am not sure if it is working.

"Sure." I don't know if he is agreeing with me or if ...