Verity didn't expect the tender attention but relaxed her fears as he carressed her cheek, played with her hair. His kiss made her heart swell and she wondered if she hadn't really meant the words after all. Then he was calling her perfect and she blushed deeply. She was appriceative of how physically close he was, feeling more comfortable and safe like this.
But she was very surprised when he mentioned marriage, so quietly. She swallowed and licked her lips. "You could, could you?" she asked with a quirked smile, a little teasing before leaning in and giving him a quick but soft kiss. "What makes you think I'd have you?"