( he does realize what she's said. that she's mentioned love and him in the same sentence and he can put those puzzle pieces together.

but he doesn't think he should focus on that because — well, because he wants to focus on what she's afraid of. he wants to be reassuring and helpful but he knows he can't make guarantees about this place. )

I guess...you — we — have to decide if the risk of being lost is worth having what this is right now. I don't want you to be afraid of what this is and I don't want you to worry about me leaving.

( he knows that it might happen but he's trying not to think about it. )

I want you to just — I want you to enjoy being with me. And to not worry of what I might say or do.