[Shakes his head a little, not quite laughing but...]
No, love. [Reaches up and touches her hair, shifting closer to her] It's not a matter of choice. [THEY WOULDN'T BE IN THIS SITUATION IF IT WAS, CLEARLY.]
I know the power of it. [Of a first real love. Of losing it before you could ever be ready for it. It isn't something that can just be dismissed, especially in regards to powerful magic or whatnot.]
[But yes, hello, he's leaning in and kissing you now.]