Aww I thought she'd go for a hug.
I thought the same!
I suppose being there gives either of them the comfort they need in these situations. I think the fact that Takamine takes Sakura's hands while picking up her scarf and stays like that for a few moments—along with the look on Takamine´s face—makes Sakura realize that something has happened to Takamine. That's why he tells Takamine there's no rush to go back.
They are sooooo cute together!
Today was a shitty day, but this and the new chapter of Futari Bus gave me the amount of cuteness, sugar and nice things I needed. Thank you for the translation!