[ Nodding gently at what he said, she was quietly relieved at his honestly, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. ]

We don't have to at a certain time or, I mean, if it happens we know that we want it to, right? We can just be together, and you can rest and if we do, we do. I just want to stay close to you.

[ She raised an eyebrow at him, somehow managing to look both impish and bashful at the same time. ]

What was that bit about loving me now?