[Eric feels the tension and is ready to let go when he feels Alan yield and kiss him back. It was different when it was the girl at the front desk or someone from accounting or such, he didn't care. He could be confident because he had nothing to lose. With Alan, he was risking everything.

When the kiss slowly comes to an end, Eric plants another light, affectionate kiss at the corner of Alan's mouth and then pulls Alan to his chest.]

I hope I didn't... I mean...

[He stamers in a low voice, Alan still against him.]