.. ah. Rightfully called out on the apologizing thing. It makes his gaze snap up to meet hers, though the boy's cheeks are definitely colouring a bright red at the same time, a little ashamed of having it stated so clearly, like she's seeing right through him.

It leaves him speechless for a few moments, unable to do much more than listen to her, take in the information she's providing. It's only by the time she asks that question that he briefly nods.

"Um, yes." He isn't too sure where this is going, but it's something he'd readily admit to under any circumstances. "I am. Have been for a long while now."