"...Ah, apologies." Here, he'll slide down from the couch, offering a hand to help his silly boyfriend up. "Next time, I'll ask first." He can't resist the chuckle that follows, though. "I suppose there's a lot we've yet to cover in that respect. Sensitive spots and the like."

They've made out, and that often involves some degree of hands exploring, but, well. An ear kiss is rather different.