[He can understand that, at least a little. Except he still hadn't gotten a real confirmation from Norton, and he's trying to be patient about bringing it up again.]
You know, I tried to do that when I first realized that I was in real danger of catching feelings. I didn't say anything aside from no when he'd ask, but... just being friends only made it worse and made me feel angry with myself. It's probably better that you didn't try that route, I wouldn't recommend it.
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[He can understand that, at least a little. Except he still hadn't gotten a real confirmation from Norton, and he's trying to be patient about bringing it up again.]
You know, I tried to do that when I first realized that I was in real danger of catching feelings. I didn't say anything aside from no when he'd ask, but... just being friends only made it worse and made me feel angry with myself. It's probably better that you didn't try that route, I wouldn't recommend it.