That looks like the go ahead to him! Okay, just going to nibble on John's ear...which promptly gets him swatted away once more. Stirring, but still not waking up entirely, John lets go of his pillow-girlfriend, rolls over onto his stomach, and smashes his pillow over his head with an irritated whine. Just let him sleep!!!

But hey, at least this means he's getting closer to full consciousness.