A small smile formed on Billy's lips, soft and warm. Objectively, he knew he shouldn't be touched by those words. That he just needed to fake it, to get into Mike's good graces, to get closer to Briggs. All for the mission. But the way he felt, it felt far too real.

Billy sat up as well, leaning back against the headboard. "And if I do," he said reassuringly, "I can handle myself. It wouldn't be my first time being in the crossfire. Literally or metaphorically."

His hand came up to take Mike by the chin as he leaned over to kiss him. Soft and gentle.