"Good friend, I'll take your word for it." But hey, he's not shutting it down outright. Improvement! "Good boyfriend--"

And he blows a loud raspberry.

"I've got the permanent record to show for it if he wants hard evidence."

He lifts his hand, holding his cigarette in his mouth so he can rub his neck.

"But, uh. I haven't, yet. Kinda got distracted by the whole kiss the girl moment."