Julien's eyes went a little softer at Alfie's gesture; he was never going to cut his hair while it gave Alfie an excuse to reach out like that and play with it.
He reached out though and took the hand that Alfie withdrew, holding it gently enough that if Alfie wanted to he could pull back. "I like you... and, if you're not ready..." he didn't have to think about it really, Alfie in front of him talking about kissing was enough. "We don't have to tell anyone. If you don't want to."