Maybe words can't. Despite his mastery over them, it all falls apart when someone asks for true honesty. What he really feels and how to say it might be beyond him right now. But she doesn't mind at all.

After all, she's not the best with saying her feelings, either.

Tipping her head up, she kisses his jaw before dropping back onto his chest. They can't sleep here, definitely not, but she's only going to shut her eyes, just for a little while...