[Abel works his legs awkwardly to come closer when Cain pulls on him, holding their laced hands close to his collarbone.] Not yours either, though.
[Someday they would sync up. Right now, they're learning and trying and that's all Abel can ask of both of them right now. As much as he wanted to solve for X and get the solution right away, it's just not going to happen that way. There would be more nights where he felt lonely and hurt, but they could be fewer if he figures out how to tell Cain what he's feeling without bringing forty five unrelated variables into the mix. He can do this.]
[Abel brings both of Cain's hands to his lips and kisses his knuckles, first the left then the right, then puts them back against the blue glow on his chest. He looks at the clock when Cain does, internally wincing at how early it is. No wonder they're both exhausted. He hasn't even asked what happened at Hideki's but that can wait if Cain is this tired. It's not important right now.]
Well then... Happy 'real' Birthday, Alexei. [He smiles, a real one this time full of warmth.] If you want me in bed with you all day, I'll stay right here and keep you cozy. Whatever you want.
I um. Made you something too. [He looks awkwardly off at the headboard.] It's not an open bar or a nice jacket, but... we can look at it tomorrow. When you've had some sleep. Whenever you want to.
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[Someday they would sync up. Right now, they're learning and trying and that's all Abel can ask of both of them right now. As much as he wanted to solve for X and get the solution right away, it's just not going to happen that way. There would be more nights where he felt lonely and hurt, but they could be fewer if he figures out how to tell Cain what he's feeling without bringing forty five unrelated variables into the mix. He can do this.]
[Abel brings both of Cain's hands to his lips and kisses his knuckles, first the left then the right, then puts them back against the blue glow on his chest. He looks at the clock when Cain does, internally wincing at how early it is. No wonder they're both exhausted. He hasn't even asked what happened at Hideki's but that can wait if Cain is this tired. It's not important right now.]
Well then... Happy 'real' Birthday, Alexei. [He smiles, a real one this time full of warmth.] If you want me in bed with you all day, I'll stay right here and keep you cozy. Whatever you want.
I um. Made you something too. [He looks awkwardly off at the headboard.] It's not an open bar or a nice jacket, but... we can look at it tomorrow. When you've had some sleep. Whenever you want to.