Lyn had to admit that his question caught her off guard, weren't they just discussing serious matters? Why is he bringing this up now? She looked him up and down, is he joking around with her again? Lyn patiently waited for Rhys to say something like he is joking. But that never came. Instead, she felt something there, something serious, "Why, do you want to know?"
Rhys smiled, "Something wrong? We do spend a lot of time with each other, so isn't it natural I want to know what you think of me? and what relationship we have?"
Sure it sounded all logical now that he explained it to her. But something seemed wrong to her. Not understanding what that something was, Lyn rolled in bed, so she was facing the other side. It's still early; she could use some more sleep.
Still, Lyn knew that Rhys wouldn't give up with just this. She would have to think of an excuse, no an explanation. If she just gave him an answer, then she wouldn't have to fuss about it like this.
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