That 'hey' doesn't make this any less awkward. He wants to say 'I came because you asked' or 'be careful' or..anything but he's pretty sure that would get him punched.

Hard.

"I--" And then she's hugging his leg. It's hard to lie down when she's hugging his leg, but he doesn't want to say that, either. He drops down to the other knee, closer to her. "You don't have to do this. Thank you."