She felt something inside her sink and she looked down at the floor. She wasn't going to take back what she said, because it was the truth. She wanted to be with him. Wanted him. Yet, she wouldn't force it, not if it would upset everything.
Ileana took a step forward, reaching out to gently brush her fingers over his arm. "If...you were interested. It could be kept quiet. People know we're friends already. They wouldn't have to know more."
The Age Thing was a bane and Cole bringing it up again soured her slight scowl. "I'm eighteen and it means I'm an adult. I don't care about age, but..." She sighed and tried to hide her disappointment, "I get it. I won't bother you again with this after today, if you don't want. I like you, Cole. But I won't ruin everything for you. If you say no, I'll drop it."