"I understand," Antonio nodded his head, giving her a reassuring smile. "It's a shame that you had to feel that way though… because I could never harm you."
"I- I'm sure you wouldn't," Annabeth smiled lightly, "but how could I have been sure of that? I don't know you and most certainly don't know what your temperament was like."
Antonio nodded his head, "I understand," his eyes locked with Annabeth and a bright smile crossed his face, his hand touching his nape, "I guess I should be more open with that, right?"
Annabeth flinched, confusion forming on her face. "Huh?"
Antonio blushed. "I mean… I don't want you to be scared of me of course. Especially as I am not the type of person to be scary and all… I want to have a nice- friendship with you."
Annabeth stared at him for a moment, the confusion remaining on her face. 'Friendship?' she thought to herself. 'Friendship…' She gazed at him for another second.
