[But why?] [.......... you're not allowed to say these things like this as if you care about him...]
Because you'll eventually get around to it yourself, I know. You've told me. [you and your weird... whatever this is. boredom or playing some dumb game or whatever it is.]
[Looks away, quiet for a long moment] If you're going to insist on staying close, I won't say no. But I can actually take care of myself, despite what you think.