He turned his head, pressing a small kiss against the pad of her thumb. "Okay. Then... I also want to." He smiled, and pulled her closer, a flutter of anxiety and uncertainty mixed with arousal stirring in his stomach. "The, ah, bed is more comfortable. If that's not too formal for this." He chuckled at himself and shook his head. "I don't even know what I'm saying."

He met her eyes. "Can I kiss you?"