"
Sorry... I guess my nerves must have gotten the best of me," she chuckled. She was SO relieved that he had gotten it because she did not know what else to do or say in that case. Kiss him? No, that would have been a further distraction from the point. Vi nodded as she listened to him speak. “
That’s right.” They had been dating for a while and it wasn’t exclusive which was something that they had agreed on when they first started going on dates. As she glanced at him, she lost herself in those ocean coloured eyes. She was brought back to the real world when Ace mentioned the kiss
or kisses. Vi found herself giving his hand a squeeze at that comment to confirm that she had enjoyed the kiss as much as he. Meanwhile, her cheeks turned quite pink now at the mention of the fact that he liked kissing her. In this moment, she now understood what Etta had meant about someone being able to make you blush even though both parties knew of each other’s feelings.
Then he was asking her what her opinion of it all was. Did they take the next step forward? Exclusively going steady? “
I… That’s a big step,” she smiled, thinking it all through. It was a big step-- a
scary step. Like every decision, there were pros and cons. Vi wished she had her good luck coin on her that she used to carry around with her when she needed to make decisions. It had been a faithful servant in helping her work through issues. But nevertheless sometimes she didn’t need the coin to make such decisions, like this one. As soon as Ace had asked her that question, she had known her answer. Her heart had spoken. Though she needed to also think with her mind on such a decision too. She quickly drew up a pro/con list in her mind.
Pros: more puns, more fun with my best guy friend, getting to kiss him 
, I can be myself around him, and it’s Ace… Need I say more? Then she went through the Cons which she found little to... actual none
except not being able to see other people which was something that she wouldn’t be upset with. Then the thought of what happened if they did go steady and broke up..? Would they still be able to remain friends? That was a risk worth considering.
With everything weighed in her mind, she offered him a small smile. “
I do want us to take the next step. I think I'm ready and I do want this.. us.." Her
mind agreed with her
heart. But what did
HE think of it all? "
But what do you think of this?" If he needed more time or if he didn't feel the same way..... That was okay too. She'd be okay with it.