Finally, out of sheer awkwardness, words spilled out: "You don't have to act like this meant anything." Her tone was only a little defensive and not very sharp. "I don't expect it." If anything, it confused her. But she also didn't pull away or untangle her fingers from his. It had meant something to her, even if she wasn't sure what yet, but at least in the moonlit dark she didn't feel compelled to deny it.