Now it's Elena's turn to blush. "People tell me that but somehow it feels hollow. When you say it there seems to be truth to it," she smiles moves so she can kiss his cheek. It is soft, like a butterfly kiss yet loving. Carefully, her hand possessively goes to his knee, it's hard for her she is very affectionate.
"I'm glad I know you, Malcolm. Whatever happens, our friendship is the most important thing." She wanted a relationship with him, but the friendship was most important for her. A relationship would be the icing on the cake.