Arthur looked thoughtful, too. He'd been protesting that he didn't like Alfred in that way, and why should he with the teasing and bullshit that the boy had put him through, but he couldn't deny how exhilarated he felt right now and nor could he deny that he kind of.. wanted to kiss him again. He did, but he didn't, and it was confusing, but he didn't entirely hate it.

"You are rather bad at Potions," he admitted, frowning very slightly as their gazes locked. "I'll grant you that."

His fingers flexed by his sides, and he swallowed. Okay, they'd kissed, and he'd.. actually enjoyed it. Part of him still disliked Alfred and was wondering what the hell happened, but the rest..? Silently, he wished he could just make his mind up, and then suddenly it all became incredibly clear.

".. I liked it as well."