[it's a really good thing he's endeared by her weirdness, honestly. she's not gonna stop]

Oh, of course! Passionate stories of human intimacy are my favorite. I feel as though it's taught me a lot about how humans navigate relationships with each other.

[although. . . she pauses thoughtfully, and the hand curled into his shirt loosens so she can press it against her still thudding heart]

Although I suppose not even books can prepare you for. . . everything.