His expression warmed, beginning to wonder just how differently he looked for it to be so easily noticed. But it was true, he was very happy even with these beginning stages.

"Thank you. I suppose it goes without saying that I'm spending the week here." Not the greatest time to spend together when the atmosphere didn't really lend itself to any sense of romance, but it suited them just fine for time being and was infinitely better than nothing.

"Should I ask how things are going with Sasuke?"