Emberwood [M] to tell you how i feel

She accepted his touch, and for a few moments did nothing in return. He didn't mind, though, just her presence was already soothing some of his soul's hurt. He thought she might nuzzle him in return but then he felt her head on his shoulder. Tension he hadn't realized was still tightening his muscles fell away with a quiet sigh, and he wrapped around her, hugging her close. Thank you, he quietly offered after a few moments. His emotional burden seemed a little lighter now that he had finally shared it with someone. He remained where he was, embracing her for as long as she would let him. It was maybe a little selfish of him, but it had been so long since he felt any kind of comfort, and he wasn't willing to part with it yet. 

He did eventually lean back a little and ask: Is this okay? He felt like an ass for pushing his affection her. We don't have to do this if you don't want to. They had never really been affectionate before, and he wasn't quite sure how she felt about it, especially with how up in the air things were between them.