"Wait a second."

“Wait a second... I’m starting to feel embarrassed, sorry!”

Against the backdrop of the shimmering lights of the buildings beyond the glass, he covered his face with his hands.

Through the gaps between his fingers, I could faintly see that his cheeks were turning red.

Staying at a hotel I would never normally come to, I watched him fidget in front of me, even though I was already nervous just from the atmosphere.

I thought I’d feel embarrassed too, but instead it felt strangely refreshing, and I found myself staring at him intently.