[ . . He should have felt relieved at these words, but really some part of him didn't feel it. He was actually. . somewhat hurt by it. Well, your first statement anyways. 'I could think of some other words for snogging a bloke.' But regardless he'll pull away, trying to pretend not only to you but also himself that those words were nothing more than what you meant them - a little joke. And trying to convince himself that's precisely how he's taking it. This was all just a joke. . right?]

". . Alright, alright."

[ . . This had been a terrible idea, really.]