[ That makes him laugh again, partly out of pure giddiness and partly out of nerves as he doesn't actually want to have to explain Australian kisses now or any other time. ]

I didn't exactly ask you about that either.

[ Sheepishly, he rubs at the back of his head with his hand. ]

I know I should've, but y'know... I got nervous. And I'm not so great at the whole heart to heart thing. [ He glances up at her face then: ] But I'm trying.