Faizel opened his mouth to speak, then closed it- Then opened it again.

"Well, um, that, but also- You're the first person I've met where I sort of wanted that," he admitted. "I've never really, um- It's not that I don't find people attractive, I do, just, it's never been a priority of mine to try and be near someone before. ...But, I do feel that with you. I like being around you. I like being close."