[ Watching you intently as you respond to him, and then leaning in once you're done to kiss you softly on the lips. When he withdraws, he's smiling. ]

Don't ever apologize for worrying about me. I'm not really used to having someone checking in the way you do, but... it's nice.

[ He means it. ]

Honestly, I'm as "okay" as I could possibly be. It's difficult to articulate.

[ But the fact that he is pushing himself up after one last kiss on your mouth and going for his cigarettes means that he's willing to try for you. ]