Padraig gave her a tight little nod at that, a tiny whimper-like sound escaping his lips. "I- That wasn't-" What in the hell was God playing at here?!
He swallowed roughly and wiped his sweaty palms on his shirt. "Euterpe, that's not wh- I was thrilled too, but- Look. I have feelings for you too. I have for...god...months."