[ When he pulls her closer to him, her ears all but leap to stand up. She would be lying if she said she wished that she could just be close to him in such a way, to offer him a warm embrace and receive one in return, if he was so inclined. But until this very moment, she had always thought of such a thing as impossible. Now that she is here, however, she wastes no time in leaning in so that her head is resting against his shoulder. It just feels right, but if he asked her to not be so close, of course she knows she will move. ]

How could it ever become overbearing or unwanted? I- [ She feels joy wash over her with the knowledge that he not only returns her feelings but he also has experienced similar ones. ] How do I say this without sounding ridiculous?

I want to be able to travel with you, to get to know you better, and- [ And to fall more in love with you all the time.

She tilts her head slightly so that she is looking him in the eyes, and the urge to give him a kiss becomes stronger than she thought possible. ]