Well enough yes. I think we both understand the risk of us getting closer and the other getting hurt. Darkness has stalked us both since we arrived at this place. [Always something seemed to talk him, whispers to give into his base impulses of being protective of Jack. For the most part, he ignored them.

With Jack pressed against the wall, he leaned in so that he could rest his body there too. Immediately, his flesh absorbed the heat that the younger man naturally gave off so readily, chipping away at the gnawing cold and discomfort of his waking life. His hands moved forward until he could rub his palms up and down Jack’s sides.

He had never cared to marry. It was just a piece of paper and an expensive one at that. Not his style. Yet, like most things, Jack made him want things he normally wouldn’t. It was all that charm and charisma; he just couldn’t resist.]

No? You like me keeping your life exciting? [A beat of a pause] You know that I love you, right? I don’t say it much…