Lily's POV:
How could I not understand Yarin's intentions? Putting everything else aside, he had risked his life for me several times. Of course, I wasn't narcissistic enough to think that all his motives were mine. However, if I were to ignore this child's passionate feelings with a clear conscience because of this, then I would be too heartless.
But I couldn't respond to him.
I liked Yarin very much. No one would dislike this sincere, brave, intelligent, and kind child.
However, it was all platonic. My emotions and morals did not allow me to have romantic thoughts about an underage child. Not to mention that I was also underage. There was an insurmountable age suppression between sixteen and twelve years old. Wasn't the essence of adults seducing underage children the use of age to surpass the young and do things that violated morality and law in the name of love?
I wouldn't do that or start something that shouldn't have started.
