Oh God, oh God.

"I..." He swallowed again, the gentle touch of her lips on his ear rendering him almost speechless. He opened his mouth again, inclining his head closer towards her touch without realising it, and tried again to speak. And God, her fingers were gripping his, and her hand was so soft and...

"I...yes. I would," he managed to stammer out, in a whisper. "If you'd want me to..."