Somehow, he doesn't think that admitting he never thought her intentions might be purely, innocently because of him will score him any points.

Rubbing at the back of his neck again, Sokka moves to slowly plop down on his bedding, shrugging slightly. "You're kinda... dealing with a stunted guy here, Paige. I'm not really used to-- this."

Assertive women? Certainly. Functional relationships? Oh, hell no.