She's a little surprised when he takes her hand. She hadn't meant to make it sound so serious. She was trying to have humor about her insecurity, but she supposes because they're rare in the first place, it seems like a big deal.

Also, she feels something jolt through her when he touches her hand. It surges through her, hitting and blooming in her pelvis. Her pupils dialate a little, and she lifts her head to look at Lauren, almost confused, her expression searching. Then, she smiles slowly.

"Hm."

She tilts her head, elongating the look of her neck.

"You're right."