"No, it's not your fault. It's been so many years since then, I should be over it by now.. I don't know why it still bothers me. You'd think four years of solitude would let someone work through their personal problems," she sighed. It felt like no matter how hard she tried to forget it, the memories always came back, just as vividly as ever.<br/>No, it was her birthday and she was spending time with Kenji right now. The day was almost over, and she wasn't going to let it end on a sour note. She finally pushed those thoughts from her head and turned back to Kenji, smiling slightly. "I'm okay. Really."<br/><br/>She watched as he got the blanket and set the pillows apart, far enough to where they wouldn't be up next against each other. "I don't mind it. Actually.." she paused for a moment, blushing and trying to decide if she should actually say what was on her mind. "..would you be willing to hold me again? I think I could use the hug," she said softly, almost in a whisper.