[That finally gets Hinata to break and fluster.]

H-hey, it isn't like that...! Isn't it a big jump to be assuming that?! [He can't get the red to leave his face, so the only thing he can really do is fold his arms and shut his eyes. Might as well shut out the world if he can't hide himself.] Caring about someone doesn't necessarily have to be... like that, you know?

[Like what, romantic??? You can say it, Hinata, really.]