It was his inner thoughts translated into action. His thought was "Gosh, I want to kiss her now" translated to leaning in for the kiss. But he stopped halfway, wanting her to cover the distance between them. He always wants her to meet him halfway ❤️
Yep and that's why when she said the zip was open he was like 'what'? and came out of his trance but then asked if he could help her fix it. He measures his words and actions all the time.
I actually think Pallavi is the one who's speeding through things but she has a long way to go before she understands him and his emotions. They are still on the same page, far from it.