Because I like you. [ that comes quick, as easy as breathing; he's such an affectionate guy, it's not that embarrassing. ] You make me nuts sometimes, but life'd be boring as hell otherwise. I mean, yeah, you're really hot. I was totally sure you answered the door shirtless that one time on purpose.

[ a brief pause; the fondness bleeds into his tone a little further. it's a late night, and curling up with his phone like this is almost close enough to the real thing. ] ...But I don't think I've ever wanted somebody else this bad. You're not like anybody else I've ever met.

[ he laughs, soft. ] Don't let your head get too big, though, you still piss me off half the time.