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[He watches, those brown sharp eyes looking back at him. Thinks it over; he had talked to Algric, they're okay and will be. It does come down to if he wants this and really? Thinking back it feels like he should have those first times he was asked in Research.

Not a word spoken, but Jonah leans in carefully, kissing Tim's cheek and not intending to catch the corner of his lips but even his aim can be off.]

[More fool him, he turns a little bit when Jonah closes the gap, having perhaps, ACTUALLY expected a comment or plan (or maybe only a little hoped...)

It's such a light brush at the corner, such an earnest show of open affection. It is such an easy, natural extension of the conversation they just had, and still managed to surprise him.

It gets that sudden, delighted laugh.]

I-

-Okay, that. Yes. That was on my wishlist.

I thought it might be.

[He leans a little into his shoulder, head ducked down.]

Algric said some days hell be ferociously jealous, but I'll be taking care of that as it comes.

[Oh no, that's adorable. He shifts an arm out to wrap around Jonah's shoulders.]

Ah, good. I mean, the talked part, not the jealous bit.

... That's probably a we thing there. I mean, he's important to me too.

We'll work it all out. This is... Fairly new to us I think.

[But he will soak up that warmth like the feral cat let inside that he is.]

I did promise I wouldn't let you hang on my answer too long.

You are, in fact, a man of your word.

[He leans a little.]

Hmm, I'm not sure about that first one though. Oh! I know. We should try again.

Oh you think so? A second test of the theory?

It's just proper science.

[And this time? Leans down, pulling him just a little bit closer for a proper kiss.]

[It's easier to go along on this, knowing that it's shared now. Warmer than it has any right to be without burning. One hand moves to hold his cheek and keep him close.]

[There may be times when the passion gets out of hand and it's more of a sting, but right now, it's just that side of warm. While not deep, it's a series of lingering kisses, enjoying this moment as it's occurred.]

Promising. [He murmurs.]

'Promising', he says.

[Like that wasn't possibly the sappiest he's ever seen Tim in his life. He knows it's a bit different from his hookups, something softer. More in line with how he was with Sasha before she made her choice, but sweet all the same.

He huffs once, tucking his forehead to Tim's shoulder.]

And what would give cause for a higher rating, then?

[Warm (feverishly warm) fingers slip over the top of Jonah's hair, grazing his ear.]

I think we'll just have to figure that out.

[Sure, there were lines and boundaries to feel through, the inevitable transgressions and backpeddling- the messy parts of the relationship ahead, but right now? Right now, in the glow of the lights, the smell of something spiced in the other room, the ghost of the last kiss on his lips in some phantom pressure... He felt utterly spoiled and more than a little absurdly relieved.]

I suppose so.

[He catches his breath, something about a hand in his hair always stops his heart a beat or so, unexpected and gentle. It's a good start, at least.]

We've got a lot of time to work it out.

Right? Probably a real long time.

[That was a thought... Another time. Definitely not today.]

Good side is we're unlikely to ever be bored.

That is true. There's... Always going to be something to do.

[Snickers. Because sometimes you're 12.]

What did I say.

Nothing. Nothing. [He laughs and leans in, snagging another good and solid kiss.]

I'm just looking forward to it.

Tim stoker, I would guess you are a romantic if I didn't know better.

[He isn't complaining though.]

Good thing you don't know better.

You're absolutely right, I don't. That must be why I'm here with you now.

You never could put down a mystery.

Clearly, it's exactly what I'm doing right.

Clearly.

How are you holding up with everything else?

I go from successfully not thinking about it to it's all I can think about.

You?

...I'm not sure. I'm- There's a lot. And a lot of it I'll admit I'm a bit terrified of.

But then we have moments like this and it's... Worth the fear for now.