[ Ren nods; fair enough. He hasn't exactly been forthcoming, but it's also kinda unsavory with how recently everything's gone down. ]

That I... also fessed up to liking someone, and was soundly turned down.

And I haven't really talked to him since.

[ Biting at his lips, Ren shifts uncomfortably, eyes falling to the floor. ]

I didn't want to come to you and return your feelings without considering the possibility that I might only do it out of a... hm. A need to feel better.