Matias kept his hands on Midnight even after she gave the okay. They only came off for a split second so they could move up to under her arms as she rose. 

"That's good," he sighed.

Their eyes locked for a moment. His looked dull as always, though they seemed to lighten a bit at the realization of their proximity. At that moment, he caught a glimpse of Midnight's face reddening.

She did not just do that.

"It's fine. I'm just glad you didn't start bleeding again."

His head motioned towards the door.

"Come on. I'll take you to the kitchen."