are out MMC and FMC basically like 15 to 18 years old. in our day they still be in high school. and neither has any real EX in the whole romance/relationship thing. its not surprised awkward and unsure. even couples that been together for while can have times of uncertainty. they're basically in the "still getting to know, and express feelings" stage of relationship, since arranged marriage. not like they had years of interaction to help understand each other. they been together, what months maybe a year at most.