Oh no, I want to. [It comes out a little quick, maybe a little overeager, and the flush in his cheeks deepens. His caution has a reason, and he's not quite sure how to express that, just yet.] It's just -- you joked you'd have to reprimand me for being a distraction. But um.

That's also something to my liking. I was waiting, honestly, for you to tell me that I could touch. Or where -- sorry, I should stop talking. [Which he does, biting his lower lip to keep himself from rambling. A little shy, but also hopeful.]