Derek's head tilted to one side at her words, an acknowledgment of her admission, and what it must have cost her, and crossed the room, closed the distance between them once more. He watched her reactions as he stopped in front of her, crowding her against the bed. He reached out with a hand, slowly, so she would see it was not a blow, and cupped her face. "I think there's a compliment in there some where," he replied, his tone playful, teasing, even.