Can't Afford to Eat

"Sorry,..
I don't."
Still biting his lip,
"Don't? Don't what?"
"Date."
His mouth opened a bit.
Lips parted.
"I figured you would say that."
My heart skipped a beat.
"Um."
"You know...
you shouldn't be afraid."
Skipped.
I figited slightly.
Hopefully unoticeable.
"Afraid?"
"To fall in love."
My heart skipped a beat.