And boy was it going to hurt them. Even so, she would embrace that pain, because the alternative - keeping her distance from him emotionally and physically - was impossible and unthinkable.

Her face grew even more red at the question, and her hesitation is more from the surprise and embarrassment than reluctance. When her brain reboots and she can process the question properly, she still blushes, but she gives him a slow, shy nod, "... I'll stay with you tonight." Because it'll be their last night together for a while.