He makes a noise of objection in the back of his throat to be called a moron and stupid, but his cowardice might be better seen as exactly those things when looked at in this light. He lies flat on the bed and allows Jake to push him down, letting his knees fall apart and his shoulders dig into the bed.

"I meant all the words," he says, grasping Jake by the chin to stop the kisses, for just a moment. "About my family. And you. And how I want to take you to my mother."

He gives him a rueful smile. "I asked you for advice on how to woo you, but you never gave it."