[She can feel the tensing and it worries her. She's not sure what's wrong, but after a moment he's kissing her again and touching back. She trusts him to stop her if he doesn't want to do something. But he did say "wait" earlier. Maybe that's why the next words come out.]
You're safe. [She murmurs it against his skin when she parts for air, resting their foreheads together for a moment.]