I am, and nothing will ever change that. [ He gave her a smile for the brief moment that she looked to him, but it was just a ghost. ] But... [ Jealousy was a strange feeling; right up there with desire on emotions he isn't experienced with, and isn't too sure he wants to be, either. It's one thing to want something for someone else, and another entirely to want something from them in return. ]
--but you and Conrad can share something special, now. Something I-- [ Want to? Can't? Shouldn't? ]
[ A sudden, determined look overtook his expression and he gazed over to her. ] ...back with the piano. Do you remember that day? Why... why did you kiss me? [ He will not let the embarrassing nature of the question eclipse his need for an answer; red-stained cheeks or not. ]