[Okay, well, this is it! The moment he is going to try not being embarrassed about, as embarrassing as it is being in a predicament like this where he has to kiss someone and not be a complete asshole about it on purpose!!
... Especially with Lacus not going for it first, so he'll man up to do so and not be all embarrassed!
Except that he's totally embarrassed as he slowly leans in and gives her a peck on the cheek... On the lips?! He does both to cover all their bases!!]