[ for a moment, during that hesitation, she thinks he might take her up on that offer. she blinks and pulls in a breath to ready herself. but the moment passes, and elena can't say she's surprised. she smiles, tucks hair behind her ear, and glances down. and she has her own moment of hesitation as well at his offer, her gaze lingering a moment too long. her troubles involve vampires and blood: things she should talk about. but not now, not with reid. still, the offer is met with warmth. ]