Their feelings are already hurt, and this is making them doubt this whole thing. They know Michael's not like that, that it's not about him being ashamed of them or whatever, but it feels like it and their psychiatrist is always telling them they have to own their feelings and not bury them away. They'd really rather not, though. Don't be a complainer.
They turn their head down, nose buried in his hair, hand rubbing his back. “Can we get ice cream after this.” Chocolate always makes them feel better.