Pitch apparently couldn't get enough hugs. Now that he was aware of the comfort it gave him, he and Jack were rarely not holding each other, which Jack surprisingly didn't mind, but he was ready for the next step.
Unfortunately, he ran into an unforeseen snare in the plan; Pitch wasn't just stand-offish like he had originally thought, he genuinely didn't know about physical affection.
Jack decided he would have to teach him. Pitch obviously appreciated what he had taught him so far, he was sure Pitch would appreciate other things he could teach him just as much. Jack blushed as he thought of typical progression of physical intimacy, but pushed those thoughts away and tried to focus on the next step: kissing.
This presented a problem. If Pitch was that confused about hugging, how was he supposed to explain that it was normal to mush their mouths together?
He decided to go with a direct approach.
They were laying together under a tree near Jack's pond, watching the stars reflect on the smooth surface of the water. Jack was leaning against Pitch's chest, and Pitch had his arms around his waist.
It was rare they got to go outside for fear of being discovered by the other Guardians, but tonight, they had made sure to go out after Sandy had already put the children to sleep, and they made sure no tooth fairies would be collecting teeth near them.
"Pitch," Jack started. "You know, there are other ways people show affection besides hugging and holding hands."
"Oh?" Pitch asked lazily. "I take it you intend to instruct me in these ways?"
"Indeed I do intend so," Jack replied in a British accent. Pitch chuckled and Jack could practically feel him rolling his eyes. "So, have you ever heard of . . . kissing?"
"Hmm. It sounds familiar."
"Oh, good." Jack sat up and turned around to face Pitch. "It may seem a little weird at first, but I think you'll like it."
He leaned forward then, closing his eyes, and pressed a chaste kiss to Pitch's lips, lingering so Pitch could get used to the sensation. When he started to pull away, he was pleased to feel Pitch reflexively press forward to keep the contact. Jack couldn't hold back the smirk as he looked at his blushing boyfriend.
"S-sorry, I . . ." Pitch started, eyes darting to Jack's lips again.
"You want more?" Jack asked desperately. Pitch could only nod, and they continued kissing chastely into the night.