Who said anything about trying to discourage his behavior?

Nicky pressed their foreheads together, his arms moving around Booker's shoulders instead of holding his head like that. He, of all people, knew how quickly a mood could shift for people who fought as often as they did. Even a friendly touch could set off the wrong nerves if pressed the right way.

He chased Booker's words with another kiss, then finally pulled back enough to smile.

"No 'if's, Sebastien. You are here, with me. Doing things with your lips that I may had forgotten you could do..."

Wait. Was that a challenge?