[Ah, that cheers him up -- having someone in his corner like that's a good feeling.]

I'll rely on you, then!

[He grins at her, fond.

Then, he drops his eyes again. Yes...yes, he's comfortable enough to admit this.]

The trouble is, I'm not certain how to date, without...hurting someone's heart. People who I like and respect have confessed feelings to me, but...the truth is, when it comes to romance, I have no idea what I'm doing!

[And he's so not used to that.]