@kikaami
"—- Eh?”
She bats her lashes, startled at his words. The beating beneath her chest hastens by his every syllable, her lips are rendered almost speechless. He was asking her out, trying to entwine the invisible knot between them—- to become each other's better half.
While she held the same feelings for him, she was burdened with thoughts of the beast that resided in her vessel. Would he still love her, knowing the monster residing inside of her? A creature embodying hatred & fear, knowing that it may harm their possible future together, as well as Minato's perception of her—- she was afraid to risk it.
"Minato, I—- I love you, but..." Her gaze moves to the ground, lips coming to a frown. "I don't think I can give you what you want."