[This really is a bad idea. But he can't find it in him to stop the bond from growing or his own rapidly thudding heart. Allen smiles at her, resting his forehead against hers.

Inaba is special. Really special. He had been picking up when she asked for this that the feeling is pretty mutual.]

It was. I didn't imagine it could be like that! I guess it's very different when you really like the person you're kissing.

[He flushes brighter, and shyly wraps his arms around her in a gentle hug.]

You still don't mind if I pay for dinner, right?