[Body heat radiates where and how it will. He won't know for sure until he touches her. But there is a fair degree of skin moving over skin.]

Sucks sums it up, yes.

[He laughs at himself, about the way back when. That was such a horrible thing at the time. Retrospectively, with all said and done, it wasn't so bad at all.]

I can enjoy a hike. Just not the scenery. The fresh air and atmosphere would be great. Company and snacking too.

[A small lean and he can bump her with his elbow.]

Maybe that person is closer than you think. Who knows. [Matt licks his lips of syrup and deliciousness. One more bite. It's going fast.]