I'm here doing something to apologize, because I know that I handled yesterday badly. I pushed too hard, too fast, and stormed off in a temper when you needed me to slow down. It won't happen again. I'd like to turn back the clock to Saturday night, when we were talking, hanging out. I promise not to try to get you back into the woods." He paused. "For at least forty-eight hours."I laughed. "So you on a schedule.""No, I'm impatient. But I will wait.""For forty-eight hours. And if there's no make-out session by then, time's up.""No. I said I won't for forty-eight hours. What happens after that is up to you." He met my gaze. "It always will be.
In this excerpt, the speaker acknowledges their previous mistakes and offers a heartfelt apology for their behavior. They reflect on their impatience and admit that their actions—pushing for too much too quickly and then reacting angrily—were inappropriate. Expressing a desire to go back to a more relaxed time they shared, they reassure the other person that they will not pressure them for a while, intending to step back and allow things to unfold naturally.
The conversation then takes a lighthearted turn, with the speaker humorously setting a tentative timeline for romantic advances. They establish that for the next forty-eight hours, they will refrain from pursuing anything physical, placing the decision back in the other person's hands afterward. This exchange highlights a blend of sincerity and playful banter, ultimately emphasizing the importance of mutual consent and comfort in their relationship.
