Herbert's slender, shorter body fits up rather nicely against Tony's, and a little experimental head tilting put their mouths in effective alignment, after which the older boy proceeds the kiss his roommate breathless, or at least gives it his best effort.

Finally, though, he has to break for air, and he stares up at Tony, biting the inside of his cheek.

"There," he says, though there's a slight waver in his voice. "Satisfied?"