"That is the definition of love, my dear." Lifting his head, he slips his hand around to cradle the back of Watson's neck and pull him in for a kiss. "And I love you," he murmurs and places another small kiss against Watson's mouth.

"I do feel better from this morning, even. It's possible I could do more than simply cling to you all day, but I'm not sure I want to." He smiles slightly and runs his fingers through Watson's hair.