"I know you can put me in my place. Even if you can, how I make you feel matters to me. That's all. I don't want you to feel like you would have to put me in my place but could talk to me like we are now and trust that I would fix it."

He sighs softly and holds their laced hands to his chest. As much as he would love to be able to rush into romance with her he knows it will take time. She told him before that she's trying to find balance. A new relationship probably isn't the best thing right now. He's been thinking too much about what he wants.

"That's why I say you lead, I follow. You're trying to find balance for yourself. And I'm over here trying to fucking...I don't know...make out like a horny teenager. You don't need that shit from me. Like I said...I want what you are willing to give me. I need to back those words up."