[ It hadn't been why he had invited her over. It wasn't why he asked her to stay the night, either. But the thought of having that sort of intimacy with Jane - it's something he has thought that he'd want with her eventually. It's not that it's a big deal where he's from, being what he is, but he's also -- it's not like he's had many chances. And his family isn't exactly known for intimacy.
The question surprises him less than he thought it would. He simply blinks and moves a hand up to settle on her cheek, fingers shifting to move through her hair. ]
I'd really like to but --
[ He's serious - a rare moment where there's no jokes or teasing. ]
But only if you'd like to, too.
[ He doesn't want her to feel like that's where it has to go - not that he doubts her. She'd absolutely speak up if she doesn't want something. ]
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The question surprises him less than he thought it would. He simply blinks and moves a hand up to settle on her cheek, fingers shifting to move through her hair. ]
I'd really like to but --
[ He's serious - a rare moment where there's no jokes or teasing. ]
But only if you'd like to, too.
[ He doesn't want her to feel like that's where it has to go - not that he doubts her. She'd absolutely speak up if she doesn't want something. ]