[ his cheeks brighten as a blush spreads from one to the other, and with a short sigh he shakes his head with the intent of trying to clear some of the obvious embarrassment. ]

I would like to know if I could kiss you.

[ wringing out the bottom of his sweater with his hands, he does everything that he can to avoid Shui's eyes. ]

... it... it would do my heart good, and settle what uncertainties have been resting heavily there as well.