"She's... a friend." The truth was that he still wasn't sure what to call Lily, and no other word really seemed to fit. A least not yet. So 'friend' might not be completely accurate, but for the time being it would have to do.

"We've been spending some time together." He paused, still toying with his chopsticks, rolling them between his fingers. Fingers which felt a bit clumsier than normal. "I like her. A lot."