"I forgive you." He said softer. Even though the moment was perfect for a kiss, he denied himself. He wasn't ready for opening himself up like that again. The baby steps before had been for her, now they were more for himself. Guarding himself, like he never had before.
"Shall I see you at the bookstore tomorrow?" He wasn't going to assume she wanted him back in her bed simply because she humbled herself. He also wasn't going to assume she wanted to spend more time with him that necessary either.