Katie hadn't been meaning to sound as though she was giving Demelza permission. She couldn't stop who she fucked or wanted to be with. She supposed that she wanted to be supportive. This was an odd conversation to have.
"I wouldn't want you to change." She felt like they were talking in circles. "What would you say if I said that I...I like you. Well, of course, I like you. I mean to say that I'm attracted to you. I don't know if I'm who you want or if you want anyone. This may all be a mistake and I could just be making this awkward for us."