Jim was just relieved he didn't have to keep his interest a secret anymore. Not just that, but that showing how he felt was encouraged, thus the staring. He did want Bones to know he was interested, and that he loved him just as much as he was attracted to him. Even if nothing came of it tonight— but Jim didn't mind that at all. They weren't in a rush, and for once it felt good to take his time.

"Good," he smiled, nuzzling against his shoulder briefly before Bones was moving away from him, lying on his back. Frankly, he'd never been overly inclined for romantic gestures, and more often than not when he saw other people sharing such gestures he always thought it was all a little silly. But now? God, he wanted that with Bones. To hold his hand, kiss his cheek, brush his thumb across his jaw, or even something as simple as press their shoulders together when they stood close to each other.

Still sitting, he turned on the bed and settled his free hand on Bones's chest, then let it slide down and curl into Bones's own. He sipped just a little more of his hot chocolate before setting it aside, then shifted around until he was lying on his side, right next to Bones. "This... was not how I thought my day would go."