[ His gaze drifts from her eyes downward, taking in the details of her face and hair. ]

I don't want to say it simply as an automated reply. If you will allow it to come from me in my own time, it will mean far more to both of us.

[ It's all come on so fast, his mind still needs to piece it all together. But the fact that he's reciprocating her touches and is willing to try opening up says a lot on its own. ]