She knew him that it shocked him when she spoke, but she was trying to be less tense. It only lasted for that moment, soon as he got back, she snuggled more, taking a small sip of water before nodding.
She wasn't sure that she would find it funny, but here's to wishful thinking. She was glad that he at least had her, but she wasn't looking forward to having the 'Let's move back in with my parents' talk with him, that would come after his funny thing he wanted to tell her.