Laurent makes a soft little sound of contentment as Nyx's tongue tentatively explores his lips. He presses a little closer, hand tightening on Nyx's neck while the other hand slides down Nyx's arm, finding one of Nyx's hands and putting it on his waist, encouraging Nyx to touch. He wants to be held, and embraced. Even though he knows that this likely means nothing in particular to Nyx, it means the world to Laurent.

His kiss is shy and soft, revealing the honest nerves he feels beneath his usual confident demeanor. He's waited so long for this, always denying his own desires in favor of the advantage that his virgin bed could offer the kingdom. Now, over the course of just one day, he's ready to throw it all away.