[If Frey was expecting an embarrassed or indignant reaction, he's going to be sorely disappointed. Because this boy is one of the least socialized people ever. Ever. This is what happens when you don't have friends who aren't your sister until you're 14. This is what happens when you don't have any friends your own 'age' until 4000 years later.

He merely quirks an eyebrow at the odd word choice ('crush'? does he think he's going to hurt her?) and continues glaring at Frey.] I have no ulterior motives. ...She is the only person I am comfortable with in this forsaken house, and that is all.