Whatever he might have said back to her was eclipsed by the fact that she'd just suggested that they make out to get out of the closet. Duh. Obviously they should have done that a while ago.
But whatever, "I thought you didn't like that term." He snickered. But now was not the time for jokes. He decided this would be slightly easier if they were standing, considering the cramped quarters. Otherwise it would all be an awkward tangle of legs and arms and kissing would be the least of their problems, so he got to his feet and reached for her hand to pull her up.