"You're not going to frighten me away." Okay sure he was ready to jump out the window a few moments ago. Ignore that small failing. She could probably feel him mildly shaking through his hands, and he gripped hers tighter, careful not to hurt her.

"You deserve lovely things and I want to give them to you." Chris half wondered if they had made the coffee right because now all he could think of was that scene from Aladdin. Was his brain melting? Was he avoiding answering her? Yes, because he wasn't entirely sure just what he was feeling. Except that he cared.

"You're doing just fine. I'm nervous too. You're the first queen I've been around." He could almost hear Grams' voice in his head going 'she should get a dog instead. More loyal and they die sooner,' Thanks Grams. So much.

"Wait," He smiled. "Not normally? So you're comfortable with me?"