[She has a point, and he has to wonder why he hasn't made his move with her. It's certainly not due to any lack of attraction. He's genuinely interested in her and looks forward to their interactions, however few and far between they are while they're both away on missions. Could it be that what holds him back is an honest respect for her? That's terribly unlike him...
He reaches up a hand, fingertips brushing over her cheek.]
I wanted to the first night we danced, and a thousand times since then. [It's not a lie. He's not bluffing. He's nearly kissed her several times now, but something held him back. Now, knowing that she wants him to (even if she's only saying it by being cross at him for not doing it yet), his free hand moves to her waist, pulling her closer while he tips her chin up and leans down to press his lips to hers.]
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He reaches up a hand, fingertips brushing over her cheek.]
I wanted to the first night we danced, and a thousand times since then. [It's not a lie. He's not bluffing. He's nearly kissed her several times now, but something held him back. Now, knowing that she wants him to (even if she's only saying it by being cross at him for not doing it yet), his free hand moves to her waist, pulling her closer while he tips her chin up and leans down to press his lips to hers.]