[ He gives her a look when she doesn't actually do it, and while he isn't offended like he was before, it hurts a little. Still, after a moment he takes her hand, pressing his palm to the back of hers and pulling her hand in. He doesn't stop until her hand is flat against his chest, over his heart. He looks her straight in the eye. ]

I don't want you to listen to whatever you can hear right now. I want you to feel this instead.

[ E m b a r r a s s i n g . ] If I really was just saying it, would it be like this?

[ His heart definitely sped up as soon as her hand was pushed against it, and as soon as he's done saying it he looks down instead. He has no idea if she's going to listen to what he's saying or not but it's worth trying. ]