"But..." *He still wasn't sure exactly how to respond. Her words were making him feel like she had actual feelings for him, the way she suddenly was acting submissive and meek now. He couldn't help but feel like they were something more... that she was starting to get serious... that maybe she was starting to really like him, but he had to be careful. He couldn't say anything yet.*"...Are you... are you saying that to..." *He started, but didn't finish the sentence. He wanted to say something, but he wasn't quite sure what to say anymore.*