He closes his eyes briefly when Watson's hand finds his hair, and his smile fades somewhat upon hearing that sigh. And he'd so been enjoying ignoring the possibility that Watson won't end this before it has a chance to become something good.

"I did. I thought it fair of me, to guide you through it." He looks down at Watson, lightly tracing the line of his jaw. "The last thing I want is for you to feel lost or uncomfortable. How do you feel?" A knot of nervousness tightens inside him, bracing himself for an answer he may or may not want to hear.