[He chuckles at that, flipping his ponytail over his shoulder.]

Now, I didn't mean anything like that. It's just that I'd much rather share a couch with you than a room that's large enough to fit thirty couches. The amount of space would be freeing if not for the walls.

[So it's just contradictory! It makes things feel empty. That's clear, right?? He's not going to rub it in, so he'll leave it at that.]

Maybe you should add some personal touches.