callingdrjakeholloway:

thebrokenandbeatenalpha:

“I didn’t mean like that. I mean you covered your mouth, right after asking, you act so innocent whenever it comes to something that is more then normal talk. At least that I’ve gathered since we’ve started talking.” Norman shrugged and raised a brow at the boy. “Why you going to be quiet?”

“Sorry…” Jake bit at his bottom lip for a while, worrying it more with his teeth while he gave an answer to the other’s question. “I rambled… I don’t really wanna annoy you with it so I told myself to be quiet. And I covered my mouth ‘cause…” Jake’s voice was soft again when he mumbled out, “I didn’t know what you were gonna say. I… I really mean it when I say that I like you? ‘Cause you’ve got that kinda personality that can be infectious." 

Norman raised a brow at Jake’s words, slightly confused why it sounded like the boy was questioning himself on if he liked him or not. Norman really could get his feelings hurt with this kid, not even trying. He really hoped this wasn’t a game for the boy to hurt him even more then he’s already been hurt. He wasn’t really up to be hurt again. "What do you mean by that? And why are you questioning yourself on if you like me?”