As the World Turns Clip update: They're dating! Of course they're hugging. But not kissing. Just hugging!

On today's As the World Turns we might not have got a kiss, but the guys did show up to say a couple of lines. Oh, and they did have this really sweet hug. Can everyone say, "Aww...."

So what led to the big clench? Well, Luke got some bad news about his mom. She overdosed on pills or got trampled by an elephant or something. Like it really matters, right? Anywho, Luke felt bad.

And Noah was aghast when he heard the news!

Naturally, they had to hug of course. Right after that Luke's sisters came in and caught them. They were so horrified, they immediately called the American Family Association to decry having homosexuality shoved down their throats this way.

Okay, they really were moppet-adorable and just teased the boys who then babysat them because of the whole "Momma-done-overdosed-again" business. You can see all the bidness after the jump!

PS: In case you missed it, check out Brian's hilarious liveblog from earlier today. And as always, you can find earlier Nuke clips, liveblogs, forum threads, and other fun stuff over on our ATWT Resource Page.

EDITOR'S UPDATE: AfterElton reader Anthony just let us know that the latest CBS ATWT poll is about which couple is viewer's favorite. Currently Luke and Noah are a distant second. You all know what you must do, right? GO VOTE NOW!