Shadow Mountain Torture me for your amusement

Once again he was rigid and stiff as she turned to walk away, but when she turned back he met her gaze. Her question made him pause and he opened his mouth, brows furrowing. He had been avoiding the den a lot,  because he found her enticing and the things she stirred within him made him uncomfortable but he also wanted her to be comfortable and he felt she didn't need him breathing down her back all the time.

Did she want him near? He seallowedswallowed thickly and tried to ignore the stirring of warmth the idea brought him. "I'll be around shortly. I'm going to go check the caches for a shareable meal" he said with a nod, averting his eyes. He hesitated but then shook his head, exhaling slowly and walking away. He did not allow himself to look back at her despite wanting to do so.