[He really wishes a Xander hug could just fix this right now. Things were simpler in the old days which is strange because even in the old days things were really weird and complicated. A few "reallys" later and here they are. She's trying to deal on her own, and he can't even help because he's the reason she's having to deal in the first place.]
Is it...better for you if I'm scarce?
[He doesn't really want that. He wants Dawn in his life. He's just not ready to have Dawn in his life in the way where he's naked and so is she. Maybe he could be. That idea sounds less crazy to him every time they talk. Okay, maybe not that idea, because that's a little creepy to focus on, but the idea that there could be a thing that happens with them. But of course he's thinking about it now. How could he not? But then she's pulling away and things are strange and there is the kissing of all the boys apparently. And then he has things with people that aren't really things. And he doesn't know where that leaves anyone ever. He should be better at this.]