Elena sighed. "Oh, well, if you don't want me to go, I mean your body speaks volumes, the bored looks, all of that. Tease me, make jokes, that's all okay. But admit you want me around, and don't say I want you around because I'll slap you, I really will.
What am I to you? If you can't answer that, then am I crazy to think there is something more here? Because if it's not, I'm not going to waste my time."