[Kissing back is just automatic. He's wanted to kiss Rean for a long time, after all. He's loved him, just as long, just as frustratingly hidden. So for a moment he melts into it, before jerking back and putting his hands on Rean's shoulders.

His face is red but he's also just worried.]

...This is a mistake.

[It's not good. If they do this, they can't take it back, and it'll only hurt more when Crow leaves.

But he's not actually saying no anymore. Maybe... maybe he can just lie, so Rean can be happy until the time they part.]