"Ducks are nice," she agreed with a small, tired smile. She couldn't match his intensity--no one could, really--but she was happy. She would be okay--at least, she thought she would. She was just feeling a little vulnerable now.
The kissing helped, though. He didn't seem to leave any room for anyone else. He made her feel like she was his whole world. She nodded to his question, nuzzling his nose fondly. "Think so."