I know they can... [it was the same line of thinking as the emotional bonding thing, really. He knew he'd feel a lot closer to her if he did that with her. Which made him all the more reluctant to do it if he wasn't sure their relationship would be a long lasting one. Already he knew he'd be broken hearted if their relationship came to an end. How much worse would it be if he felt that much closer to her?]

[he blinked a bit after she shook her head and looked at him] yeah, I...noticed. I mean you seemed like you really, really liked it. [not every man could do that? It had felt incredible? He'd been so sure that his inexperience out him behind in that category that it was very good to hear her say that. All he'd had to do was be responsive to what kind of touch she seemed to like the most, really...]

Which is why I'm a little confused about how disappointed you are we haven't gone all the way and the speed of our progress. I thought I was satisfying you.... You sure satisfied the heck outta me.

[he blushed a little as he thought back on it. It had been so shockingly good it was almost painful. If he hadn't dug his claws into her sheets he probably would have yelled.]