[Sherry's breath hitches slightly at the nip, surprised at how good it feels to have his mouth on her neck like that. In response, she raises her hand to touch the top of his head, almost to encourage him as she replies a little bit shyly.]

Ah... well, on a superficial level, you're.... incredibly attractive. [A pause and she draws back while moving her hand down to find his chin, to tip his head back up enough for their eyes to meet.] And on a personal level? I care about you, Jake. A lot.... and honestly, I'm not sure I would want to... with anyone else.

[In other words, Sherry kind of... really loves him, and doesn't really want to give herself to anyone else like that. But saying that? Might be too big of a step...she's afraid that that whole 'L' word sterotype might bite her in the butt... even if she kind of knows better than to think she shouldn't be fully honest with Jake. It's Jake... if there is anyone Sherry can count on to not disappoint or hurt her, its him.]