[ Shiro makes a soft, content sound at the kiss. Keith's lips are always a balm, even when he doesn't realize it. If he could kiss Keith every moment of every day, he would. Shiro sets his fingers just below Keith's chin and leans down to kiss him once, twice. And another for good measure.

He holds Keith close when he pulls away. ]

They were definitely... [ He clears his throat. ] ... They put words to those feelings I'd always known, but could never find a way to say. [ He slides his hand up just slightly, to sink his fingers into Keith's hair from the back of his head. ] Even if they were embarrassing.