[He hates the way it sounds too, wishes he'd never had to say it, because the words ring in his ears and make his head hurt.
But her reply is more than he expected, and he knows how hard it is to get over someone. He's living it just as she is. But she was helping. She always did.
So black wristbands be damned, he moves in to kiss her, because as much as he claims Damon is the impulsive one, he's not immune. He'll deal with the consequences of the force field if it pops up...which it...very well might depending on her reaction.]