For someone that's never done this before Michael has Eli speechless for a moment. He is slowly and easily seducing the romantic in Eli. Because there's something different about when Michael says these things. Eli is used to compliments, to praise. Because who doesn't like Eli? Who doesn't tell him he's awesome? It's different though.

Michael just looked him in eye and said this is the best thing that's ever happened to him and looks like he means it. He means being with Eli. It's really...irrestible actually. And he's glad he doesn't have to come up with something intelligent to say back. Michael kisses him again, and he really just melts into the touch with a breathy sigh. His lips part, letting his tongue slick into Michael's mouth, putting his hands on his back.

He wants more now, but he's trying to let Michael keep the control, to decide where or how far this goes.