Remus wrapped an arm around him, feeling much more at ease now. He would have kissed him sooner, but there were biscuits involved, even if he wasn't that hungry. Still it was certainly welcomed. Remus leaned in softly at first, but he felt Severus deepen the kiss.

A hand slowly went down Severus' jumper, down his torso to hold him. It went back up to touch his cheek. He knew the pain the other boy was in and this was the only thing he could think of that would help.