[He was probably right, but she at least didn't have a problem admitting she was lonely,(to herself at least. Outward signs of weakness could possibly mean death for her in most situations.) ]

You can keep telling yourself that if you want, but in reality, no one is better off on their own.

[She said this oddly cheerfully, There was no greater relive to her, than when she found out that she no longer had to be alone. Even now that she was a member of Botan, and did not exist to the outside world, she finally had people that could fight by her side. Perhaps she saw that similarity in this boy.]

And...If I was really so desperate for company, there are other avenues I could take besides following after a stubborn teenager.

[She stuck out her tongue playfully,] Besides that, I find you rather adorable.