Bab 211: Musings (1)

With the two finally out of the picture, I relaxed in my seat and found Keith staring at me. He was literally leaning on the table with one arm propped up, supporting his head as his onyx eyes watched me. 

"What?" I blurted out.

His staring is making me suddenly conscious. I noticed that he had been doing that lately, and I couldn't bring it up until now.

"You're so beautiful," he replied.

"That came out of nowhere." I chuckled, feeling silly and giddy at the same time. "Am I?"

Keith nodded. "Very pretty. Especially when you are being feisty. I find it so fascinating to watch you."

Is that why he just watched me earlier?

I couldn't help but crack up a smile.

He's so cheesy today, I swear. Where did he even learn to say all of this?

"I like your smile, too," he added.

Leaning on to him, I began to match his energy.

"Ahuh? And what else?"