[...] [but every time he tries to think of what to say it just doesn't sound right and he doesn't want to say something wrong or weird or bother you with this or be annoying.................... /frets for twelve years]
I was... thinking about what you said the other day, before. The night of that party. [about how it felt nice to be loved by him, yes he is referring to a quote during sex while you were tipsy but it's fine just roll with it]