[ He tries. He really does. They're the strangest parents he's ever had, but they aren't bad people. ]

He started getting jumpy and unsure. At first, he was really embarrassed about the kiss, but then communication got disconnected between us. That doesn't usually happen between us. I couldn't read what he was thinking for feeling for a while.

I tried to explain to him that a kiss like that isn't going to stop us from being friends or anything, and I thought that was what he was worried about. In truth, I have no idea. He kissed be again in thanks but...

[ He motioned to his cheek right at the corner of his mouth with such a confused and concerned look.

With everything in the sink and straightened up, he moved to the table to sit down now.]