It was as if time had stopped while they were kissing, Harper’s heart pounding in his chest. He could feel Philip begin to kiss him back, but just as suddenly as it began the moment was over. Harper staggered backwards two steps as Philip pushed him away, his face flushed with excitement that was very, very quickly becoming embarrassment. Did he read it all wrong? Was he making it all up in his head? ”I - uh... I” He couldn’t form any words, his mind was reeling and desperately trying to salvage a situation that was impossible to salvage. ”I’m sorry” he finally managed to stutter out ”I must have misread something. Oh Merlin I’m sorry.” Harper reached out his hand towards Philips shoulder, his face pleading for his apology to be accepted.