[ For a second, James looks caught by the question, but then he smoothens his expression. They've been on-off kissing for what feels like half an hour, does he really need to be shy? Around Keith? So he simply says: ]

You're attractive and I've got years of looking to catch up on.

[ He shrugs casually, though then another thought hits him. ]

You used to not notice me staring, way back in the day. Before the Garrison.