Yeah, Xan was pressing his palm to her cheek with her hand, now. Soaking in the warmth of it.

She snorted, and closed her eyes. Murmured, "You know, for like half a second, before... I was almost sure you were gonna say we're not even friends."

She meant it kind of like a joke, a 'look at how ridiculous I am' kind of wry jab at herself. But saying it out loud, okay, it sounded pretty sad. Eww.