You had awkwardly brought up the topic of love, asking him if he had ever been in love. He had had a “crush” on you for a while -a little more than a crush if he would ever admit it- but wasn’t sure you liked him back the same. He thought this was you finally telling him you liked him so he answered truthfully.

“Something of that manner. And you?”

he chirped happily, but to his dismay you didn’t say his name… he couldn’t help but be a little jealous.