For one perfect, wondrous moment, Nyx is kissing him back, pressing into it to encourage more. Then it's over and Nyx looks devastated.
Heart reeling at the emotional whiplash, Laurent puts a soft, apologetic smile on his face, hiding all the pain of the rejection. He knows how he has to handle this, even though it may cost him. It was his own choice, his own trespass, and he has to make sure that Nyx doesn't suffer guilt over it.
"Sorry," he murmurs, gentle and sweet, revealing the shy softness that he usually keeps hidden. "Thought it might be the last chance I had to kiss someone I wanted to kiss."
He draws back a little, giving Nyx some space to process that. He knows it'll embarrass Nyx, knowing that the prince has a crush on him. His best friend's kid brother. But that, at least, will make it harmless. Nyx will be able to dismiss a childish infatuation, and no one will be the worse for Laurent's little misjudgement. The kiss will live safe in Laurent's memory, and all will be well.
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Heart reeling at the emotional whiplash, Laurent puts a soft, apologetic smile on his face, hiding all the pain of the rejection. He knows how he has to handle this, even though it may cost him. It was his own choice, his own trespass, and he has to make sure that Nyx doesn't suffer guilt over it.
"Sorry," he murmurs, gentle and sweet, revealing the shy softness that he usually keeps hidden. "Thought it might be the last chance I had to kiss someone I wanted to kiss."
He draws back a little, giving Nyx some space to process that. He knows it'll embarrass Nyx, knowing that the prince has a crush on him. His best friend's kid brother. But that, at least, will make it harmless. Nyx will be able to dismiss a childish infatuation, and no one will be the worse for Laurent's little misjudgement. The kiss will live safe in Laurent's memory, and all will be well.
"Please forgive me."