Since witnessing Norah's bravery for Kason, Sean had been wrestling with this doubt. He questioned whether he could ever be as significant to Norah as Kason was. Even if romance was off the table, Sean valued her concern deeply.

Lost in these thoughts, Sean felt a bit adrift. Facing an uncertain future, he wondered why he was anticipating the worst without even taking the first step. Why couldn't he make moves to become Norah's partner? Doubts clouded his mind, undermining his confidence before he had even begun.

Sean found these thoughts to be out of character for him. Suddenly, he felt a twinge of cowardice creeping in. With a self-mocking Laugh, he tried to shake off the feeling.