Arthur would have liked knowing his palm wasn't sweaty. Women had no idea how much men worried about those things!
He closed his eyes as she brushed his knuckles. She had no idea what a comfort it was just being there, but before he could mention that, she was inviting him to stay. Even if certain things had to wait, Arthur really wanted to agree. Was that wrong? He thought about the professors. He thought about the other students. He thought about Gideon. But he just wanted to lay with her in his arms and fall asleep to her breathing...
"Are you sure?" He whispered even though no one else could hear. "What about...how close are your neighbors? You won't get in trouble?"