Arthur growled a little, burying his face in his hands for a moment. He took a deep breath, fist contacting the Italian's shoulder. "Tell anyone about this and I will end you." There was no jest in his voice, he was utterly serious. This was his entire pride on the line to some... Young man.
"I've... been kissed once," he breathed so only Lovino could hear, as if the walls were listening, "That's it. Never even had a date."