"And you've already been an idiot for just long enough to start this thing, so forgive me for keeping an eye out and trying to keep you from being an idiot long enough to end this," Sarah remarked dryly. "I rather enjoy the harem life, and would be quite miffed if it ended suddenly."

She rolled her eyes. "Dating is the absolute worst."

Somehow, I felt better. I'd aired out my secret, and been told that, while yes, it had been dumb (like I hadn't figured that out forever ago); it had also kinda worked out in my favor. I went back to my room and called it a night....