Daniel isn't saying anything - well, Daniel isn't saying any words, and Seth is a little bit worried, just a little worry mixed in with the smiling and the thrill and the beating of his heart which has suddenly gotten a lot louder without him noticing until just now.

And Daniel swallows, and Seth's eyes are drawn to the way his Adam's apple bobs in his throat, and he feels hyper-aware of everything, the feeling on Daniel's hand on his, his soft hands obviously primarily used for sifting through books and papers.

The lashes of Daniel's currently wide eyes.

The softness of his lips currently slightly parted in confusion and surprise.

And Seth is worried that he's pushing too quickly, that Daniel's surprise is not positive and that his advances are unwanted, that the gears are still working in his mind, except they're just staring at each other by now, and Daniel is still holding onto his hand, he could've let go at any time, and then he makes that noise, and.

And Seth leans over.

Not too quickly. Just. Closing the distance. His eyes jumping between Daniel's eyes and his mouth, making his intentions clear, giving Daniel plenty of time to pull away, plenty of time to make it clear if this isn't what he wants, and God it is taking forever, his heart is beating so loudly and it is taking aeons, it is taking forever before Seth can finally kiss him.