What would hurt more? If he were to actually give in, for her to discover he was just like all the rest. For now, he wasn't tainted by her touch or association. Still she wanted, if only to be that close to one who saw through her.

She had no doubt how he saw her, he'd said it often enough. No matter how many times any one else tried to tell her otherwise, she'd never believe it as they were all fools who fell to her feet in the end.

"You're right, I don't. But even the most Earthbound wishes to reach the stars." Just because it was impossible didn't mean it wasn't worth desiring.