[Maybe it makes sense for her to tell him this... No - it definitely makes sense; even he can only acknowledge that. But believing it? That's something else - and without believing it, there's only so much he can do.

He can be stubborn, and that's daring enough. Being selfish? That's borderline impossible, beyond the occasional childish insistence.]

Even if you say that... I'm really happy like this!

[He looks at her with slightly wide eyes, his hands now comfortably resting on her hips.]

What I want is to help people in any way I can. On top of that: I really enjoy spending time with you.