Cat's smile turned sweeter at Charlie's initial reaction. The effect was immediate and positively endearing. The younger woman's discomfort made Cat want to hug her. In fact, if she'd thought Charlie would have responded well, she'd have done it.
But she wasn't certain how Charlie would respond, and so instead, she shook her head.
"Sex can definitely be a complication. And if you aren't comfortable, there's no reason to make any rash decisions or rush into anything. But odds are he does like what you have now, but it sounds like he has genuine feelings for you, and it can be a bit of a torment to care deeply for someone and want to express that, but not to have the means. Sex can make things more difficult, but it can also improve them exponentially under the right circumstances."
She paused for a moment, canting her head as she considered Charlie.