Tears of Remorse

The little guy thought about it for a while and then shook his head. "I don't dislike you."

Gideon wrapped the little guy in a towel and gently rubbed him dry, chuckling. Gideon thought, 'Such an adorable little thing. This is so heartwarming.'

Ruffling the little guy's hair, Gideon smiled, "If you don't dislike me, it means you like me, right?"

The little guy nodded seriously. "Protect me."