Laurent's head lifts in surprise as Nyx takes his hand. He's not used to being touched at all, and this doting affection is everything that he wants. He barely hears what Nyx's is saying because he's so caught up in the gentle, worried expression and the way Nyx is holding his hand.

He's been besotted with Nyx for years, but he's never had Nyx's focused attention the way he has it now, and it makes his heart ache with love.

Unable to resist, especially now that he might not have another chance and now that it's an act of direct rebellion against his brother's wishes, Laurent leans in and kisses Nyx. It's soft and sweet, barely there, because Laurent doesn't want to force anything more than that upon Nyx.