[ it feels a little bit silly to admit it, in hindsight. but perhaps that's okay—there's no need for her to be perfect in front of him; she never had to be. and so his joke merely teases another quiet laugh, winding her arms around his shoulders as he walks them back towards her bed. she tips her head up to give him more room, closing her eyes when his lips brush against a more sensitive spot. ]

There's no need for you to return the favor. [ she didn't give him something with the expectation of receiving anything back, but she understands the need to fulfill it anyway. ] But, please, share them with me. I tend to enjoy your ideas.

[ especially ones that involve them staying in bed for much longer than is really necessary. ]