Otabek smiled a little. He didn't do it often, and found that his time with Yuri often caused it. "Always have been," Otabek answered and nodded. "It's okay, then. I'm happy as long as you are my friend." He leaned hi chin into the palm of his hand, still smiling as he got a cookie for himself and took a bite.

"Then I guess I should thank you for giving me that chance."