"Well, for now, you do not need to think too much about it," Grey said, shaking his head gently. "Just focus on getting stronger and fully awakening your powers."
"Okay," Alissa nodded.
"Alright, then I will go meet Alan Benson." Grey patted Alissa's head gently as he spoke.
"Y-You... what are you doing?" Alissa asked with a flustered glare, her shoulders tensing. "Why did you pat my head?"
"Am I not allowed to?" Grey asked with a teasing grin.
"No! Stay away, you bad guy," Alissa exclaimed as she hurriedly stormed out of the room.
Why is he always trying to do embarrassing things? Alissa's face was entirely red as she walked down the hall. She felt deeply conflicted. She neither hated nor particularly liked him patting her head, but her immediate defensive reaction was always to glare at him.
Mom is right. He will never truly look my way if I do not stop being so harsh.
Then, just as quickly as the thought flashed in her mind, Alissa paused in her tracks.
