Oh geez, now he felt bad. Had he really made her that uncomfortable? Well, to be fair…she did just say she wasn’t good with people. So maybe it’s nothing particularly personal…still though, he doesn’t want to make a bad impression. He freezes in place slightly, expression becoming semi-apologetic.
“O-Oh– I’m sorry…I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable, or anything…I– r-really didn’t intend to…” Yeesh, now he’s stuttering too. Hers was a little infectious.
“Would…” He pauses, unsure if he should continue his statement, but knowing it would sound odd if he just stopped talking. “Would you…like some recommendations…? I know it’s not…quite what you were looking for, but…if you’re still looking to get something…”
RECOMMENDATIONS ? IT WAS RARE that she go to anyone else for advice on what books she should read . but really , was that much of a surprise when her only friend was blind && read more foreign books ? probably could ask others for suggestions , but that would involve the horrifying task of SPEAKING TO a person — much like she was now .
but he had a point . it would at least give her direction . && she probably could use some fresh reading material . maybe something outside of what she typically read . besides , the next bus back to yamaku academy wouldn’t be there for a while yet . leaving the store now would mean likely running into even more people . this might be SAFER . after all , he was one person . && one who at least seemed marginally less threatening than some others .
besides , he was stuttering , too , now . was he nervous ? was she making him uncomfortable ? it was something common enough , considering her appearance . still , the thought made her fidget — shifting from one foot to the other . “ if you — don’t mind . i could — i mean — variety might be nice . ” not a particularly glowing agreement , but her gaze would lift enough to dare to meet his own , finally lingered for longer than a fraction of a second .
not that she would manage to seem any less timid . probably not something that would much help her case . “ what do you like to — y’know — read , i mean . ”