For a moment, Hawk very nearly walks it back. He's not hurt by it- Phil's got a lot going on, he might change his mind, he might not. If there's one benefit to his technique, it's that nothing really feels world-ending when someone says no. Sure, the hot springs incident was incredibly embarrassing, but he recovered. Went on other dates, felt better about himself, didn't take it too hard. Just a misstep. He would have been prepared for this to be a misstep too, just slightly out of time with where Phil is. But he had to get it out there.

Hawk's glad he did. He feels Phil's hand shifting to hold him up, quietly thanks whoever that this is something he has experience with, and shifts his own hand to Phil's cheek.

It's not going to be a lengthy make out session or anything, he's thinking about Phil's back here, but he presses into the kiss eagerly. He's only visited, but he likes Phil's mouth already, he might want to stay for longer next time. Maybe build a vacation house.

When they do separate, Hawk smooths his thumb across Phil's cheek, the corners of his eyes crinkling up.

"I'm starting to think I just like everything involving your mouth."