[In turn, Izuku takes the hand he pushes and he holds it with a squeeze.]

What I mean is- I didn't think you would be honest with me about these kinds of feelings. R-Romantic...

[He feels a little silly clarifying that. But he thinks back on all the times that Katsuki has cared about him in his own Katsuki ways and it really does show. All those times they chased each other. Reached for each other. Needed each other.]

I couldn't risk the chance of losing you in whatever way I could... have you. [He flustered MORE.] You saying these things first, helps.