[ This is so embarrassing, but also, this is Nona he's talking to. It's hard to tell her it's none of her business. ]

He admitted to having romantic feelings towards me, and I asked for some time to consider things. Eventually, I realized that they were mutual.

[ ughhh ]

As for your question, that is something that he and I need to figure out amongst ourselves.

[ And he actually needs more time to decide if he is. ]