[ she's idly tracing her thumbs over his hips when he says that, mouthing small little kisses over his chest, and just-- pauses. ]

Ah...

[ ... the answer is "yes" but... ]

I don't mind. I like touching you? And I thought I could... um.

[ hesitates. Does NOT look at him but does make a subtle jerking motion with one hand when she lifts it. ]