[Ah, he's giving her That Look, but it always only makes her smile spread.]

Well. You did pursue one, didn't you?

[She teases him, and boops him on the nose to emphasize her point several times, but she'll answer his question for real this time.]

I was terrified at the time... when I realized I had feelings for you. I didn't really know what it was, or what it meant, but it was just... overwhelming. I think for a while, I was afraid of falling in love with you, and so I thought I'd try pushing you away instead.

[Tifa laughs, and she bumps her forehead against his.]

Look how well that worked out for me.