And then understanding dawned, and for a moment, Lottie's face cleared. Only to cloud up again with confusion. How had no one kissed him before? He was sweet and handsome. And downright adorable. And he was an erote. How had this happened?
She didn't ask him that though. Because it would only embarrass him, and that wouldn't help anything at all. But later, she was totally going to ask Anteros about it. Anteros, because asking any of the others might start some gossip or have them offering to help him, and that would be embarrassing too. 'Ter was more considerate of others than some of his siblings.
"Did you want to?" she asked him carefully. "Do... that? I mean, other than me just springing it on you without asking, did you like it? Or is it just something you have no interest in? Because that would be alright, either way. You are allowed to be who you are."