Kyoya pursed his lips. He went silent, trying to gather his thoughts and calm the brewing storm in his heart. His eyes fell on their intertwined hands.
Shouko had already said that she would trust him, but he was still feeling unsettled.
A human heart was always like that. Once fear began to shake its core, it's inevitable to stop doubt from spreading.
He just didn't want her to look at him in disappointment.
"Silly! What are you thinking?"
Shouko's slightly higher voice startling him. Kyoya looked at her confusedly. Her cheeks puffed up as she glared at him.
"You're so silly! Worrying like that."
Kyoya was dumbfounded. He quickly added, "It's not that I want to worry but..."
