Guilt, because … he was in mourning. His mother had just died. How could he have such thoughts, fleeting though it may be?
Joseph sat down on the sofa, his face not betraying the inner turmoil of his mind.
He shook his head inwardly, putting it down to him being in a vulnerable state. He's never really been close to girls before, and he had been unprepared.
That was all.
With that thought, his confusion cleared up. He patiently explained the rules of the game to Kay and what was the objective.
"We'll do a trial run," Joseph said, "Don't care too much about what the others will say. Just follow my lead."
"Okay," Kay said, concentrating on the screen in front of her.
After assembling a team, they started the game.
As they played, Joseph explained what they were doing and also told her where to go.
"Stay behind me," Joseph said, as he maneuvered his character behind some boxes, "There's an enemy sniper. Be sure to .."