She knew how it must have sounded to him, and she cringed when she read his replies. She couldn't say that she wanted to protect him because that would make him feel less masculine, and she didn't want to do that. She didn't want to say that she was protecting Sirius because then it would seem as if Sirius came first. And she didn't want to say that she was scared because that would make it seem like she wasn't committed to the relationship.
[private chat - Romeo] raggedyandie: I just... didn't get a chance to talk to him about it. raggedyandie: I know that seems like a lame excuse, but it's the truth.
The last part stung the most. She wished she could have just gone back, changed everything and told Sirius right away. But she couldn't. And now Romeo was questioning her feelings for him.
raggedyandie: Of course we're together. raggedyandie: That's one thing you don't need to worry about. (: