[He loves her smile normally, but not when it looks so sad. And it's especially painful that it was his kiss that made her hurt so much. But there's a part of him that isn't disappointed to find themselves in this barrier again. He swallows, hating that feeling -- but as he looks down at her, she's so beautiful. Her smile, her expressive eyes...]
[He nods though, and tilts her chin upwards. No matter his own desires, he could never indulge them at her expense. So he brings his lips to hers, softly. Then he pulls away and presses his forehead against hers, both an apology and an excuse to be close.]