Debts and Promises

I asked the question, but her face and the way she sighed... it looks like I'll be hearing silence. Since it came to this, I should change the topic. I trust that she has a good reason not to answer. It's probably personal. I haven't gained her complete trust yet, so I'll take it slow.

"It looks like you're still uncomfortable about it, sorry... you don't need to answer that, instead answer this."

"Answer what?"

I should've asked this earlier, but it's not too late.

"Why'd you bring me here?"

"W-Well... this was mo-... this is my favorite place to read my favorite book."

That's the second time she stopped midway. I want to know, and I want her to trust me completely, so I'll have to do this. It's a bit cheesy, but If I want to protect her...

With all my might and emotion, I stood and yelled, "Alright! Riaru. I've decided,"

"Decided what? This a bit sudden? Did something happen?"

"You're an idiot."

"That'