[He can feel a bit of that discomfort in him for the contact, but it's mild and easy to ignore while he curls his arms around Bash tight in spite of it.]

See? Texting's better for getting those true feelings out.

[He's joking, mostly. Texting was easier when words got hard to form.]

I think we ought to go to your couch and have a seat. I've got some decadent chocolate in my bag that's meant to be eaten and then you'll put your head in my lap while I pet your hair and tell you a few sweet things. What do you think?