"Hmm? That's really not necessary. I can wait, I mean we're living together now so you have a lot of time." Athelis looks back at him, her eyes widened slightly, blushing faintly.
Athelis smiles softly as they work to clean the dishes. "I don't regret telling you how I feel. Just don't feel like you need to reciprocate it if you're not ready. I get it."