The silence hadn't really bothered her. She was excited to show him where she studied and did her research. When he spoke she paused and when he finished she blinked. She could ignore her own emotions as long as she pretended he was just a friend and he only saw her like that. Now it was harder to ignore. She bit her lip then let out a deep breath. "I know it's complicated. But I like you. I really, really like you. I tried not to. But then you came here and you're a,,...you." she motioned to him. "And I can't say I don't have feelings because I do."
Frustrated she ran her hands through her hair and tugged her hat off. "It sucks, because the one time I like someone, truly like someone, it's so complicated and messed up. I just don't want to lose this chance, and yet somehow I don't know if I even have it. She found a stone to kick and then crossed her arms. "Now what? I know I want to kiss you, and that's even more complicated. I wish my life was somewhat normal."