25. Caring for Him

Sebastian looks back to find out what Killian is watching, which is, apparently, more important than listening to him. He finds nothing out of the ordinary. Just some people enjoying their coffee.

When he looks back, he is stunned to find Killian's eyes mist with unshed tears. Killian looks like he is gonna cry anytime and that hurts Sebastian. Killian never seemed so vulnerable, so lost before. It's true that it hasn't been a long while since he first met Killian. But Killian is definitely that person who masks his emotions and doesn't show his vulnerability to anyone. The fact that he is willing to risk that possible exposure, tells him a lot about the gravity of the situation.

Killian's usual spark is gone from his face and that's when Sebastian realizes how much he loves Killian's smirk, his smartass behavior.

Sebastian searches his brain trying to come up with something. What should he do to make Killian feel better? Hesitantly, he places his hands on top of Killian's which is