Unexpected Confession

Donovan blushed and stuttered out an excuse, "I-I saw you were about to fall asleep, and I was worried you might catch a cold."

He then whispered softly, "I'll let you hold me once we return."

Chloe had also come to her senses, suddenly feeling quite awkward. Why did I think I could hug him whenever I wanted?

Again, she habitually avoided the topic. "True, I might catch a cold. I'll go on up then.