[ He'd like to kick himself for being so blatantly uncomfortable and even more so for actually being relieved when she sits down next to him rather than keep up the act. That said, he can't quite keep himself from trying to salvage the situation. Expectations, and all that. ]
No, no... I do. Like it, I mean. You just, uhm... surprised me. [ Clears his throat. ] Who told you I'd like it..?