Jim kisses him back, giving a low groan into that kiss. "I do believe that throat of yours is missing something too, baby." He thinks about it a moment. "You asked why I thought you were flirting, you didn't see it from my standpoint. You and the ensign were leaning too far into each other and I got jealous. I'm sorry I hit you, because you're right I never have hurt you aside from punishing you."