A shy smile touched the corner of his mouth, and he hitched himself up against the pillow. "I … am not quite sure, to tell you the truth. Perhaps it is only an effort to reconcile my memories of last night with the … er … actuality of the experience?" I felt a sharp jolt, as though he had punched me in the chest. He couldn't have known my first thoughts on waking and seeing him-that sharp, disorienting flash when I had thought he was Jamie
In the scene, a character reflects on their feelings upon waking up and reconciling their memories of the previous night with the reality of the situation. Despite his uncertainty, he expresses a need to internally process what happened. His shy smile and admission reveal vulnerability, suggesting that he is grappling with deeper emotions and connections.
The narrator experiences a sudden emotional reaction, interpreting his words as a punch to the chest....
