"What do you mean?" Masha asked, not entirely sure what he was getting at. She felt nervous and excited all at once, her breath coming in short gasps. Seita moved closer to her, his hand gently caressing the side of her face.
"I want us to be together," he explained quietly. "I've always thought you were so beautiful...and special..." His fingers trailed down her neck, over her chest, and then lower still until they reached the hem of her shirt.