14: Confusion

||Claire||

“ Can I at least take you on a date? We can start from there .”

Huh! I wasn’t expecting that to be his next remark.

“I said I need to sort out my feelings alone.” I frowned. “ A date with you is not being alone.” I gave a half smile.

He shrugged. “You did not answer my question.”

“I don't see the need to answer.” I voiced out.

“I'm sorry. I have too much on my plate. Space is what I need.” I admitted.

His face fell for a second and the guilt wanted me to take it all back. I felt like a selfish bitch but at the same time, I was scared to get into something I knew would not work.

“Friends??” he asked.

“Huh!”

“Hey, all I’m asking is a chance to prove myself to you.” I gave him a skeptical look as he added.

“Since you don't want to go on a date with me the least you can do for me is to be my friend.”

“Seriously, you don't seem like the type to make friends.” I blurted out my observation.

My bluntness surprised me. I found it easy to talk to him. I did not feel nervous and there