He couldn't have flushed more than he already had earlier, but if he could, the smile would've set it off. It had a slight, dizzying effect that wasn't altogether terrible - just terrifying in a way. Not dark lord descending from another dimension terrifying, either. Doing something right for a change terrifying. Maybe that wasn't even the right word for it.

Well, whatever the word, he was more secure that he wasn't outright repulsive or weird for the time being. That, and the fact he liked her a whole lot more when she was smiling. She was being damn adorable, flustered like that; the edge of his mouth tugged up a little.

"It can be ordinary for you," he said, leaning back against the tree again, looking forward. "If that's what you want."