i know where your feistiness comes from, theres no need to explain yourself. if i thought thats how you actually regarded me i would have pushed you away a long time ago, but i didnt because i am aware that you need someone the same way ___ needs you and that someone happens to be me. im more than happy to be that someone.

i think your last paragraph is a big contradiction in which youre trying to convince yourself youre not attracted to me, but im ok with that. its something i do on a regular basis. most healthy people do.

ps. i always want you around

pps i may or may not have liked the slap, for reasons i think you may or may not grasp