Or maybe he's a man and enjoys that sort of thing in general. The fact that it came from me has nothing to do with it.
[She replies with a flat stare. Rukia almost says he doesn't have a heart to break, but catches herself, and thinks better of it. That's likely a secret he doesn't want revealed. As for liking him, she shakes her head.]
No, I do not think that is the case. I know he is a friend, and that I trust him. His company is pleasant, but neither of us exhibit any signs of love. I apologize if this is disappointing for you.
[Why is her lack of love life so interesting to begin with? Because she doesn't want one?]
Had it not been a date, the options would not have existed at all. If he were in love with me, would he not press for these things outside of the date? What's more, there will be no follow up. It was merely something he wished to help me understand. He was my teacher.
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[She replies with a flat stare. Rukia almost says he doesn't have a heart to break, but catches herself, and thinks better of it. That's likely a secret he doesn't want revealed. As for liking him, she shakes her head.]
No, I do not think that is the case. I know he is a friend, and that I trust him. His company is pleasant, but neither of us exhibit any signs of love. I apologize if this is disappointing for you.
[Why is her lack of love life so interesting to begin with? Because she doesn't want one?]
Had it not been a date, the options would not have existed at all. If he were in love with me, would he not press for these things outside of the date? What's more, there will be no follow up. It was merely something he wished to help me understand. He was my teacher.