"..."
For a brief moment, she was stumped. Spending a year away from everybody had its effects, but it didn't mean she was oblivious.
"I... lo-like him."
While she may not use the word love yet, like was perfectly suitable, and maybe the feelings went above and beyond. She did not know that much yet. While their relationship had been on hold right now, it was only for her. Only she had been away for a year, for Alan, it was only a week.
Before arriving on this planet, it was good. They had just gone on a date...kissed him on the cheek, and had a great time.
Though, she would by lying if she said it was not a disappointment when Alan approached her for a trip. She had the right to think it would be something like the novels she read, right? Of how...
'Never mind.'