He liked that he didn't have to wait to kiss him in the future. He would wait for anything deeper until Dal said he was ready but kisses and cuddles were things he would enjoy giving him. So he laughed a little at the question. But he wasn't mocking him. Instead he nodded and gave him another gentle kiss.

"I would like it very much if we are. I feel I've been waiting to be able to date you forever."

To date him. To kiss him. To take care of him properly. All of it.