Cain had a stiff back when he came in, but part of that dissolved when he saw the light hit her pajamas and her shapes outlined against the fabric. He tried hard to not to think about it, but he'd always found Haley incredibly beautiful. He reigned in his properties and tossed his head to the side so she wouldn't notice too quickly. The reaction spoke for itself though. "You're allowed to sleep-in, it's summer vacation!" he said, but it was a little loud and strained.<br/><br/>He had time to gather himself when she was in the bathroom. He'd been in here before, but she would rarely wear her pajamas. He'd seen them, folded and ready, but Haley was usually not dressed in something that let him know the shape of her breasts. He'd taken her desk chair, and tried to think of the task at hand instead of something Keida would amuse himself with. Just the thought of the other boy had Cain pinch his brows. The sour cadence was cured with something brighter a a little more nervous when Haley came back out. She was adorable in her casual clothes.<br/><br/>"It was alright." he said and shrugged. "Nana is strong, but it's all a little worrisome." he looked down at his feet as he tried to put it in a proper way. "We're hoping she can come home soon." The quick nod solidified it. His grandmother liked Haley. She'd even asked about her, referring to her as his girlfriend. He would not be telling her that. Still, it made him feel more comfortable to think of his long history with favorite neighbor. His eyes glassed over, the blue a little colder though he managed not to frown by making his lips stiffer when she mentioned Keida.<br/><br/>Late at that guy's house. He knew he could trust her, but Keida had been so smug. It was probably just that, to get into Cain's head. Admittedly, it had worked. He looked at the paper she handed him but was more excited about her closeness than her academical applications right now. It was hard to get through the first paragraph. He huffed with some determination when the letters were starting to burn into his retina with much adhesion to his mind.<br/><br/>"Haley..." he started as he put the papers back on the desk without knowing the stress she'd gone through to write them. Maybe then he'd been both appalled and impressed. He took both her hands and stood up. It was a ridiculous difference in height between them, but they'd gotten used to it. She might notice that he did not stand quite as tall as Keida. Haley had examined the other boy's body much closer, too. Cain's thumbs locked over her knuckles. "I want to tell you something. It's been on my mind a while."<br/><br/>He turned her around by his hold on her. It was elegant. Cain was good with physical things in a different way than Keida. With a step forward he'd placed her sitting down on her chair. He swallowed as he looked down at her. "I... have felt this way for a long time." there were tears in his eyes and he didn't know why. His smile was too wide. It was going to make him cry. "I like you, Haley." he said, and he gasped once it was out. Cain bowed low, so as to take control before he could embarrass himself further. "I always have, and I want you to go out with me."<br/><br/>It was an overly formal way to deliver such a heartfelt sentiment, but despite his well-polished exterior and calm in hectic situations, Cain was not so experienced in interacting with the opposite sex when his own feelings were on the line. He stayed in this position, waiting for her response, eyes on the floor.