[A small gasp leaves his mouth when she says that, causing him to crane his neck back up to look at her. He catches her looking embarrassed, unable to look him in the eye as she fiddles with her shirt. For a moment, he studies her, and a thought comes to his mind:

Ah, she's really cute...

Soon, Beat could not stop the small lopsided smile that begins to creep onto his face. His cheeks grow warm as a blush spreads across them. Even if they had admitted that they liked each other before, hearing again made him feel warm inside.

It was nice, even if it did make him feel sheepish.

He lets out an embarrassed chuckle, keeping his eyes trained on her.]

No way I'mma jus' leave ya hangin', Shorty. Didn't plan to when we first met an' ain't no way I'mma plannin' to now.