Thoughtfully but happy to proceed

"I... guess," Jess says, thinking out loud, "that I need more help understanding sexual innuendo and teasing than I thought. I understand some things in some formal way," she adds. "Like playing footsie."

I nod. "Yes, and if you just keep it to the feet and calves, it's low-key enough that it's not likely to escalate the way this did."

Jess nods in agreement. "That's what I thought. But I guess... some of the things I've picked up from porn are actually extremely suggestive."

I hum significantly. "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing in this case."

Jess looks at me sceptically. "Dangerous, though? Maybe out in the world... but like I said, this is about as safe for me as a sexual relationship can get. I'm not trying to avoid having sex, but maybe I need some help in understanding how to negotiate sexual boundaries." She looked to me. "I'm more convinced than ever, actually. But maybe if we're around other people, you should use a code phrase to let me know that I'm doing something to escalate the situation to something more explicit."

"Okay," I say to her. "What about... 'do you mean that'?"

Jess nods, smiling. "That's perfect! It's innocent enough that we don't have to explain very much to anyone. If I don't actually mean it, I'll stop what I'm doing and say something like 'no', and maybe we can talk about it."

I nod. "And if you don't say something like 'no'...?"

Jess smiles coyly. "You should probably wait for me to actually say *something*. But I want to play. If I respond but don't stop you, it's because I want to see what happens."

I smile. "That sounds good to me."

Jess grins at me, and reaches between my legs to cop a feel. "I did want to feel your cock, though. And you being in just your boxers brings to mind some of the things I want to talk about. Why don't we rejoin my family, and we can talk about it. While very literally finishing off your actual popsicle," she giggles.

I chuckle, and we return outside.