[Just an innocent smile. Yes, that is maybe what he's doing. On the other hand, he settles for another quick squeeze of his arms for a hug before he thinks over that question.]

Of course it's still okay. [He has a feeling there's more to this than "making you wait to touch me/take my shirt off/etc" but. It's the same answer regardless.] I told you a long time ago I wouldn't push you into shit you didn't feel ready for. That didn't change when we started dating.