The act of leaning in to kiss someone, or asking them, is fraught with the possibility of rejection, so the person least likely to get rejected should do the leaning in or the asking.

“That smile could end wars and cure cancer.”

“Osteosarcoma sometimes takes a limb to check you out. The, if it like you, it t…”

“He remained convinced that romantic behaviour was basically monotonous and pred…”

“I don't care if the New York Times writes an obituary for me. I just want you t…”