She could feel the warmth from his blush through the hand on her skin.
What Verity wanted to tell him was No, I'm not sure! I've never had a relationship that lasted more than a couple months. The bloke I'm shagging right now is just for convenience and I don't think I even like him much. I kind of envy you.
What Verity said was "It sounds like he just needs to know that he really is the one. You know, that what he saw wasn't your choice. That you..." fancy? lust for? "...choose him." And she bet the snogging would help. Snogging helped smooth over most problems.