The look in his eyes betrays the rest of his face, in that it shows Smecker exactly how much he regrets mentioning it. Because if he's already been there, done that, then Cain's just telling.

He grinds his jaw slowly from side to side, and then he shrugs. A kiss, they could've gawked at each other owlishly for a moment or two, and after the initial awkward horror had faded, he'll bet you his goddamn hat they would've just laughed it off and gone about the day.

"We're close friends. But for ten minutes or so, we were starstruck lovers with not a care in the world but each other. Just like that." He shakes his head, finding the floorboards increasingly intriguing.

"So, just watch out."