Johnny agreed with the assessment that it was better that they were on the same level. He wouldn't know what to do with somebody who had certain expectations in a relationship. This way, at least, if either of them messed up, it wouldn't be impossible to see their point of view from the other side.
He was sure they would have missteps, but maybe this way they could work on them together. Without any major blow ups. Of course, they were both hard headed and stubborn... so that could be a problem.
He didn't really want to think about any of that right now.
It would have been easy to fall into her lips and let the kiss linger, but he was reminded quickly that he wasn't all quite whole yet, and neither was she. It took just a gentle brush of his fingers on the bandages on her arm and everything that had happened swam back at his face.
Though he was quite happy for the affection. And quite happy to return it.
Johnny pulled away and leaned his forehead on hers. Smiling.