C26 I know exactly what you want

“I thought we weren’t doing that until your parents got back,” I replied.

“We’re not. It just means I want to spend more time with you.”

“That's fine.”

He looked at me like he could see my thoughts. “Don’t look so disappointed. I still don’t want that.”

“I understand.”

A waiter came in with our food, and we began eating. I was quiet because I didn’t know what to say