[ Charles' agreement is all he needs. If he feels the same, if he's willing to say it, then it doesn't need a name. A name makes it something tangible, explainable, solid. Something that could be dropped or defiled or otherwise broken, and he isn't ready to put that kind of pressure on it. On himself, even. Not when this city is so determined to fuck with people's emotions at every turn.
Jack stretches out under Charles' touch, giving him free reign. A claim, if you will. Goddamn. If that isn't a more romantic idea that he had ever expected to hear from him. He rubs one of the metal nubs around his throat between his thumb and forefinger, pausing before he speaks. ]
You're right. And I know.
[ Above any of it. Maybe he didn't fully know it, but he believes it. Accepting it makes him feel drunk on all of this affection, disoriented with how quickly it's moving and how hesitant he is to return the sentiment out loud. Any of it. As much as Jack loves hearing it from him, he can't promise him the same thing. But Charles knows that, and said it anyway.
Jack leans in, so they're facing side to side, and claims his lips again, as softly as he can manage without making himself crazy. He hopes it says enough. ]
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Jack stretches out under Charles' touch, giving him free reign. A claim, if you will. Goddamn. If that isn't a more romantic idea that he had ever expected to hear from him. He rubs one of the metal nubs around his throat between his thumb and forefinger, pausing before he speaks. ]
You're right. And I know.
[ Above any of it. Maybe he didn't fully know it, but he believes it. Accepting it makes him feel drunk on all of this affection, disoriented with how quickly it's moving and how hesitant he is to return the sentiment out loud. Any of it. As much as Jack loves hearing it from him, he can't promise him the same thing. But Charles knows that, and said it anyway.
Jack leans in, so they're facing side to side, and claims his lips again, as softly as he can manage without making himself crazy. He hopes it says enough. ]