[ her expression begins to fall, and Abel abruptly shakes his head in a fervent denial, the twinge of guilt and urgent need to Fix This strong in his chest-- ]

--Please! Please don't say sorry, you aren't the one who's done anything wrong, I just--

[ his eyes trail to the treats in his hands, and... ]

This is just...

[ ...Himeka. he wishes he could put it to words: it should be so simple to say. but it isn't, somehow, and it sits like a lump in his throat. ]

You make me happy. So, you really don't have to-- It's enough, just like this.

[ her friendship is gift enough to him; he doesn't need anything more than that. and more importantly - doesn't want her to feel she is in his debt whatsoever. definitely. ]