Neil shifts to his elbows, and Alex thinks it's attractive... immensely... the way that he's looking at him. When he speaks, however, Alex stills turns his head to glare, all embarrassment and no anger.

It evaporates. Becomes resigned as well. "...You're enjoying yourself," he mutters. "How am I supposed to react? You don't normally--"

He hadn't meant to say all of that. Probably should have stuck with ums. He makes a self-deprecating face, partially amused by his own ridiculousness. "...Not used to affection, Wanderer. Especially the teasing kind."