[The feeling is mutual. The moment she speaks up, he finds himself just as breathless as he did when she'd confessed to him. He had no idea if this was what couples felt like all the time, but he certainly wasn't complaining.

Give him a moment to collect himself, a soft, silent chuckle escaping before he continues.]

Good. I wanted to ask you something. Nothing to worry about, but I wanted you to hear it in person instead of over the communicator.