Damien looked at Merlin, seeing that flush in his face, the nervousness. He could feel it too. A need, a want. And definite attraction between them too. He could feel it in him, and between them. He usually initiated the contact in these situations, had experience in leading into it and making partners feel comfort and helping them enjoy the company of both. Though on occasion, he would let the other take the lead.
But now, he had a thought that Merlin was perhaps new to this stuff. He had noticed quite a few blushes so far after all.. which he also thought made him cute in his own way. But he could ease him into this. He could make the first move to help him out. "You're quite welcome," Damien said, his free hand moving on the back of his neck, caressing it as he leaned closer. Hand resting on his cheek and his thumb absently grazed over his lower lip. Hesitantly for a moment, he paused before pressing his lips softly to the other man's, capturing them with his own in a tender, and sultry kiss.