The way I see it, it's about the request for headpats like "fuck yeah, about time you ask for that". But imo what you translated works fine too.
I didn't even notice that could work as a double meaning now I'm thinking about it.
...Commander, you're really too curious...Okay, c'mere you rascal!...T-Then, something like headpats?An example~?Hmm... errr, w-well...Eh?!I was wondering what kind of love expression is not embarrassing for you~Hm, is something the matter?Hey, Suruga~