[Once his hand touches her back, she squeaks--something she doesn't realize she's doing until she actually does it. Then she's fussing at herself even more in her head, reprimanding herself for being silly like this. He's just being nice, right? ...no, she's certain he's making fun of her too. Just a little. Not enough for it to not be tolerable. But still!]
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I'm fine, really! Really!
[But she lets him lead her to the couch anyway.]