She hugs him and thanks him.
Rose threw her arms around John's neck and hugged him tight. In Japan they have a phrase for the feeling that was in Rose's heart, "Doki Doki".
It is that feeling of excitement when your heart beats a little faster, and you recapture the feeling of Christmas morning as a young child, or the feeling you felt about your first crush.
Rose was so lost in her excitement, and practically skipped on her way to throw her arms around John.
He put his arms around her and hugged her tightly. She nestled into his shoulder. She felt safe and cared for.
Although she was a strong independent woman, in this moment she was wallowing in the protection of this man. If she had the time to analyse it, she would have probably been quite annoyed with herself. Her independence was very important to her, and she didn't need any man to support her. She could do just fine by herself- "thank you very much."
But in this moment, all she wanted was to be engulfed by this man and be loved and protected. The little girl inside her craved this, although the woman hated the idea. But right now the little girl was winning.
"Rose."
In her comfort Rose answered softly "Yes John."
"Do you want me to leave now, or would you like me to stay a little longer?"
She thought how considerate of him to ask, to be such a gentleman. They both knew that they wanted him to stay, but he had asked, and that meant a lot to her. He was genuinely considering her feelings- not making presumptions, not taking advantage, not expecting anything in return from having pleasured her. He was different from every other man she had ever met. He actually gave a shit.
She did not answer him verbally. The little girl left and the woman returned. She reached out and took his hand and led him towards the bedroom.
"Are you sure this is what you want Rose?"
She looked at him aghast and said, "What do you think, Dumbo?"
He started laughing.
"Yeah you got me there, John, you're a real tease aren't you?"
He could barely hide his grin as he feigned innocence. "Who me?"
He then winked and said, "You bet I am."
By the time they reached the bedroom door they were giggling like a couple of teenagers.
They both undressed quickly as they made their way across the room. Kissing and touching as they went. Once they were naked John pulled Rose firmly by the hand as he fell back on the bed pulling her on top of him.
He then stopped moving, with a grin on his face and a sparkle in his eye. "So Rose, what would you like to talk about?"