She may notice that he is supporting her a little bit, to make sure that the descent is gradual. Call him paranoid, but he still wants to be somewhat careful in light of her recent injury.

He brings his hand under her shoulder and around to the back of her head, teasing the edge of her ear lightly with his thumb. And he pulls her into a kiss, to see what experimenting he can do there. He keeps it light at first, even separating it into more than one, so there is time for their breaths to hit and tickle each other's lips.

Meanwhile, the arm that was around her back is sliding gradually down to her thigh, where he tugs gently, suggesting that she bring it higher and around to the outside.