[Grell shifts, pressing his back against the wall behind him. He's tense as William wipes the blood off his chin, like he's expecting William to strike him.

That's what William does; hits him over the head with his scythe, pulls his hair, throws him into walls... right? He doesn't talk gently while wiping away traces of blood.

The differece seems to confused and upset him.

This is past playing games and flirting and declaring love. Besides, he does those things to get William's attention. And right now will is uncomfortably... present.]

Will, what is this! You stood on my head not five minutes ago and now you're wiping my chin! Is this part of the punishment?