Tears welled up in Clara's eyes as she heard your words. It was the answer she had been hoping for, but still... She couldn't help feeling selfish and afraid. She took another step back, shaking her head slowly.

"I don't know," she confessed, her voice cracking slightly. "Maybe we should just take things slow... get to know each other better before we make any big decisions." She offered you a small, shaky smile, hoping that you would understand where she was coming from.

"

"Okay," Clara agreed with a nod, taking another step back as she began to regain some of her composure. "I think that's for the best... for now." She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "Well, I should get going. Enjoy your day, and don't forget about our little bet, all right?"

With one final smile, Clara turned on her heel and walked away, leaving you standing there in the hallway with a confused expression on your face.