i smooch you - Derrek’s way of saying I love you, but it’s more like I hate

Derrek’s way of saying I love you, but it’s more like I hate you and I’m just too tired to say it properly.

I smooch you, Sam. I’m too tired to be mad at you.

I smooch you, Sue. I’m too tired to be annoyed.

I smooch you, Teacher. I’m too tired to fail.