[ He liked seeing that smile, and the humor in his tone as well. An easy back and forth. The only reason to look up was to pull his shirt off entirely, more for practical reasons than anything else, but he'd have had difficulty not noticing Thomas staring. Now that made him feel warm for reasons that had nothing to do with the fire in front of them. He'd never been self-conscious, at least, and it was interesting to see Thomas so absorbed in something, quiet and still as if all his energy and intent was already occupied.
How was he supposed to stay sensible like this? He wasn't, no dice. Now, with the both of them alone in a place as safe as it could be, the others miles away, something stupid was bound to happen. But maybe he'd be able to wait until Thomas had patched him up. For now he sat down as instructed, feet planted and arms resting on his knees. ]
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How was he supposed to stay sensible like this? He wasn't, no dice. Now, with the both of them alone in a place as safe as it could be, the others miles away, something stupid was bound to happen. But maybe he'd be able to wait until Thomas had patched him up. For now he sat down as instructed, feet planted and arms resting on his knees. ]