[ She relaxes into him, and he can't help the happy sigh that escapes him, calloused hands stroking her back, trailing up to scratch against her hair. ]

Being with you makes me happy. You letting me care for you even more so. [ Admissions he's been careful about in the past, but now he's happy to offer them. ]

I'd like for you to get used to it, because you already do so often. But I'd like to get used to telling you.