Hunter thought that she wanted to have him pick her up and hoist her up there, and he was about to shake his head at her. He'd just fall on top of her! But once she clarified, he smiled and took one last look at the initials on the tree. Shortly after, he jumped down, making sure to bend his knees so he wouldn't hurt himself.
He settled back in front of his pizza, and balanced it on one knee. He extended his arm in a welcoming gesture for her to scoot next to him.