That morning he had first noticed those eyes Charles had decided to make it quite known what he thought about them, open and blatantly. "You have beautiful eyes, Erik." When he wasn't punched in the face for such a comment, Charles took that as a victory in itself.

Erik Lehnsherr knows how to take great care of his lover Charles Xavier.

When his mother is taken from him Erik is sure he will never love again. It feels like there is a gaping hole in his chest where his heart used to be. So if his heart is gone how is he feeling this pang in his chest whenever he looks at that silly optimistic telepath who keeps smiling at him. Maybe it isn't gone, maybe it just needs a little stitching.