[a new and quick fever would be preferable to blushing to death. on the brightside, the blush dies down somewhat the more the explaining goes on. veronica's lack of understanding makes it easier to take on the role of teacher, which makes flynn feel a bit more at ease than were someone trying to casually chat him up about this topic.]

Saying so can often come across as too blunt. In addition to softening the bluntness, such phrases can also enamor or be used to tease the other person and increase the likelihood of intimacy occurring.

[some people like cheesy lines. to each their own.]