[ Pressing his mouth against Jim’s neck. Zell isn’t sure what words he needs to hear or if it’s words he’s really after.
Being on Jim is helping ease the feeling of failing the one person that means the most to him. Seeing his clothes on him and all of his senses matching what he knows is also helping. They both survived and were here. Just focus on that and everything else will fall into place. Zack and Kunsel were on their way back downtown. It'll be a few days, but they will all be back together again. ]
I’m happy you survived, too.
[ Reaching to trace the cuts on Jim now that he can actually see them. Sitting up as he kisses each cut he finds. ] Let me make up for it? [ For being unable to see him or unable to fully be there for Jim. He needs to look and feel Jim for a bit. To taste him and have it all still match up to what he's perceiving. ]
[ Not that there's anything to make up for but lost time, but Jim knows voicing that will just get them back where they started. Instead he sits up on his elbows beside Zell, watching his boyfriend as well as feeling him, trying to catch each little expression on his face. ]
We have a time.
[ Before they have to try the next part of their plan, he means, or maybe before they need to see how their roommates are doing. It's very early yet. ]
[ Placing his hand on Jim's shoulder to help steady himself as he shifts from sitting his lap, to straddling it. His knees were on the floor to keep some weight off of Jim. Curling a hand under Jim's chin as he brushes his lower lip with his thumb. There's a smile growing on his face as he knows what he feels matches to what he sees. Looking up to meet Jim's look for a moment before he looks back at his lips.
Sliding his thumb between Jim's lips. He chortles a bit as he thinks about the anything and how great it is to see Jim. If they were alone, he might ask that they lose some layers so he can feel Jim's sides, stomach, and back. They weren't alone though. ]
We have time. [ He repeats. A long time, even after the clock for this place runs out. They will beat it. Brushing his free hand along the ends of Jim's shirt. Then again, they could probably get hit with a trap and not be able to make the most of their time alone. Helping himself to sliding his hand between Jim's shirt and the scrubs. Just going to feel along his side. ] Are there any other cuts?
[ Jim's lips part on instinct as his mouth's touched, and it stays that way as Zell continues to explore. If they were alone - but they're not, and Jim's not pushing it.
Jim's heartbeat kicks up when Zell rucks up his shirt. He watches Zell, then tilts his head back when that feels like too much. ]
Just the ones on my hand and neck. Didn't make it through any of my clothes.
[ And Jim had carefully picked the shards out, afterward. ]
[ He'll get to Jim's mouth in a moment. Once he's sure he doesn't feel anything different about Jim's sides, he moves his hand around to Jim's back to feel along it. The scrubs felt intact and everything felt as it should have. Pausing to spread his fingers over where he thinks has his handwriting scrawled across. Nuzzling against Jim's neck as he tilts his head back. ]
You did a good job. [ Tracing along his jaw. Pressing a kiss under his chin. They were behind a counter with a sheet over them. No one is going to see and their talking didn't wake them up. Might be okay to do a little more, right? Moving his hand out from under Jim's shirt to cup the back of his head. Pulling it down to press a needy kiss against his mouth. ]
[ Jim's quiet as Zell explores for cuts through his scrubs, at least until he feels the touch on the mark at his back. That gets a small noise, though that's at least partially from the feeling of Zell's touch on his neck. ]
So did you. [ Yeah, Jim said he was letting Zell make up for things, but he wants Zell to know that. ] We made it. Here.
[ Reluctantly, and with a reassuring smile, he's nudging Zell away to give himself space. Once he's got it, he's shedding his layers until he's shirtless. ] Did you want to see it? The mark?
[ The noise is worth investigating, but he reminds himself, after they lose the additional company they have. Extracting himself from his boyfriend to sit on his knees in front of him. Swallowing hard as Jim starts taking off clothes and instantly feeling much warmer even without the body contact. Once Jim is finished stripping,
Zell’s attention drop down to his stomach. Hello muscles. He finds himself reaching to touch, but letting his hand hover over the spot as he realized Jim asked something. He almost asks what mark, but then he remembers he was just thinking about it moments before. Giving a sheepish smile as he nods. ]
Yeah., I do. [ Wanting to see more is left unsaid. Hooking his hands in Jim’s belt to pull him close. ] After this. [ Stealing a kiss. ]
[ Jim doesn't actually say anything about where Zell's hand is hovering, but his gaze definitely darts down to it and away with a little spark of laughter in his eyes. He's never going to get tired - or stop being surprised - by Zell's reaction to his body.
He's not looking, then, when Zell yanks him forward for that kiss. It means Zell gets another surprised, pleased noise against his mouth before Jim pulls away to show Zell the mark. He doesn't turn before snagging Zell's hand, though, and keeping it on his belt even after he's turned to present his back.
As promised, it's free of marks from the glass or and anything else, really, except the fading mark where Zell drew it. ]
[ The look Jim gets and the certain spark in his eyes are worth investigating as well. He's pretty sure he'll never get old of seeing the different sounds or expressions from his boyfriend.
Hand still on his belt as Jim turns and Zell finds himself swallowing hard. He already knows he's going to be recalling this moment later on when they don't have company and wondering what kind of expression Jim would make if there were less clothes on.
Mapping out the mark with feather light caresses as he ducks down to kiss Jim's shoulder blade. He knows he should be checking for nicks and cuts in his boyfriend, but seeing skin is a lot more distracting than he thought. Seeing again is a lot more distracting than he thought. ]
How happy were you when you could see again? [ He couldn't really compare their experiences since Zell still could see his surroundings, while Jim couldn't see anything. ]
[ Jim keeps both hands on top of the one at his belt, eventually prying it gently free of the belt itself so that he can play with Zell's fingers, bringing them out and back into a fist again to watch the way the marks on Zell's knuckles expand and contract. He really likes these hands.
He thinks over the question for a moment before pulling Zell's hand up - and by extension, Zell closer - to kiss it. ]
[ Letting Jim manipulate his fingers as he smiles against his skin. Wiggling his fingers just before he gets pulled closer. Shifting up on his knees to slide his free hand to rest on Jim's waist as he kisses the back of his neck. ]
Why a little sad? [ Nuzzling against the back of his head as he stretches his captive hand. Moving it enough to trace his lower lip. ]
[ Jim tilts his head sideways, giving Zell more room to kiss. He's a little embarrassed to finish the thought, the way he sometimes is when they're talking about stuff like this so openly, but it's exhilarating too. Like a dare he gives himself. ]
-Because I didn't want you to stop holding my hand.
[ And Zell hadn't, but Jim hadn't known it would turn out like that back then. ]
[ He's going to take full advantage over being given more of Jim's neck. Pressing kisses and quick nips down to his shoulder. ]
I didn't want to stop, either.
[ And he didn't. He found himself reaching for the other even when he didn't. His hand felt empty without Jim's in it. ]
I liked it when you had to touch me to figure out who I was.
[ Jim feeling around on his chest with the stethoscope was incredible, too. Much like right now was pretty incredible. He's not sure if it's because they might be facing doom against whatever traps that wait with the rag doll in the other room, or that he's trying to mold himself against Jim's bare back able to actually see him and know he's fine physically. Really fine physically because his baby got back. ]
little in the middle, ain't got much back actually
I know. I thought you would, but - we never stopped.
[ Jim has to twist a little to reach behind him, but he does anyway to feel out Zell's face with his free hand. Forehead, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin - the way he'd first memorized them. ]
Don't really need an excuse anymore, though. And I like looking at you.
[ And Jim knows - as weird as it is - that the feeling's mutual. Hopefully his boyfriend prefers him to Riley Sung. ]
[ Jim gets one more swipe over Zell's face before he twists, first just looking over his shoulder and then turning in Zell's arms at the tug on his hips. He doesn't waste a moment putting himself back in Zell's arms, though; it's cold, now that he's shirtless, and he needs Zell touching him as much as possible.
[ He's happy to help keep him warm the moment Jim is facing him, he rubs up and down Jim's sides. Feeling his waist and his ribs. Pressing himself against Jim completely.]
You. [ Cupping the side of his face as he brushes his thumb just under Jim's lips. ] Just you. [ And a place without impending death and a kid and her mom being in the same store.
But he really can't complain. ] Open. [ He says as he moves his thumb to the corner of Jim's mouth. ]
[ Where the heck did that come from? It's enough to break the mood, at least temporarily, as Jim blinks at him in confusion.
They didn't really get where they are by Jim not listening to Zell, though, so after a moment of scrunched eyebrows he does let his mouth drop open and waits expectantly. ]
[ He just grins at the confusion. Don't worry, he has a plan. He has an urge to just stick his fingers in Jim's mouth when he sees it open, but instead he moves his hand from his lips to cover his boyfriend's eyes. Laughing a little as he does.
Reaching back into his pocket to mess with something that sounds like plastic being unwrapped. Popping the candy into his mouth and working it with his tongue until all he can taste is cinnamon. Pressing a kiss against the corner of Jim's mouth and then moving on to give him a big candy coated open mouth kiss. Pushing the candy into his boyfriend's mouth. Surprise. ]
[ Jim holds obediently still, though he does huff when Zell covers his eyes. The crinkling plastic is strange, but Jim can smell the cinnamon between them even before Zell's kiss.
And then - oh. Huh. It's a little gross if he thinks about it too hard, but also... well. He's flushing and enjoying the taste of the candy and the closeness with Zell; the whole thing is exciting.
He's going to try to keep it up until the candy is gone. ]
[ As soon as the candy is gone, he'll remember that air is a thing. Breaking away with a smack of his lips and resting his chin on his shoulder. Breathing in hot, short breaths as he tries to again remind himself where they were. Tasting the flavor still in his mouth and quietly he starts shaking with laughter. They are about to possibly head to their death, but at least he got to try something new just before. Pulling Jim tight against him as he nuzzles against his neck. ]
We can get other flavors at the store after we finish here. [ He mumbles it. ]
[ Everything about this right now is much brighter compared to the usual. He can feel his mouth tingling from the cinnamon and playing tongue hockey with the candy. The shaking stops soon after as he rubs the crown of his head against his boyfriends collarbone. ]
I do. [ No point in denying it especially with how hard his heart is still pounding. Leaning back to look at Jim's face again. Licking his lips as he thinks about it. ] We could skip the candy.
[ Not as much as he likes seeing Zell like this, though, especially after days of misery and then his apology earlier. Jim's missed this feeling.
He lets Zell nuzzle him for a moment before he puts a hand on either of Zell's cheeks to tilt his face up again and steal a few more kisses. They still taste like candy, or maybe Jim's mouth does. It doesn't really matter which. ] How much longer do you think we've got?
I have more. [ In their stuff though. He doesn't really want to move. Exchanging a kiss for everyone given as he quietly laughs. Each smack of his lips gives him another reminder of the flavor. Sighing softly as he rubs Jim's nose with his own. ]
As long as we want. [ They do have days before Kunsel and Zack make it back to downtown. ] Do you have any ideas?
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Being on Jim is helping ease the feeling of failing the one person that means the most to him. Seeing his clothes on him and all of his senses matching what he knows is also helping. They both survived and were here. Just focus on that and everything else will fall into place. Zack and Kunsel were on their way back downtown. It'll be a few days, but they will all be back together again. ]
I’m happy you survived, too.
[ Reaching to trace the cuts on Jim now that he can actually see them. Sitting up as he kisses each cut he finds. ] Let me make up for it? [ For being unable to see him or unable to fully be there for Jim. He needs to look and feel Jim for a bit. To taste him and have it all still match up to what he's perceiving. ]
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[ Not that there's anything to make up for but lost time, but Jim knows voicing that will just get them back where they started. Instead he sits up on his elbows beside Zell, watching his boyfriend as well as feeling him, trying to catch each little expression on his face. ]
We have a time.
[ Before they have to try the next part of their plan, he means, or maybe before they need to see how their roommates are doing. It's very early yet. ]
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Sliding his thumb between Jim's lips. He chortles a bit as he thinks about the anything and how great it is to see Jim. If they were alone, he might ask that they lose some layers so he can feel Jim's sides, stomach, and back. They weren't alone though. ]
We have time. [ He repeats. A long time, even after the clock for this place runs out. They will beat it. Brushing his free hand along the ends of Jim's shirt. Then again, they could probably get hit with a trap and not be able to make the most of their time alone. Helping himself to sliding his hand between Jim's shirt and the scrubs. Just going to feel along his side. ] Are there any other cuts?
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Jim's heartbeat kicks up when Zell rucks up his shirt. He watches Zell, then tilts his head back when that feels like too much. ]
Just the ones on my hand and neck. Didn't make it through any of my clothes.
[ And Jim had carefully picked the shards out, afterward. ]
sorry Jim
You did a good job. [ Tracing along his jaw. Pressing a kiss under his chin. They were behind a counter with a sheet over them. No one is going to see and their talking didn't wake them up. Might be okay to do a little more, right? Moving his hand out from under Jim's shirt to cup the back of his head. Pulling it down to press a needy kiss against his mouth. ]
preemptively hitting you
So did you. [ Yeah, Jim said he was letting Zell make up for things, but he wants Zell to know that. ] We made it. Here.
[ Reluctantly, and with a reassuring smile, he's nudging Zell away to give himself space. Once he's got it, he's shedding his layers until he's shirtless. ] Did you want to see it? The mark?
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Zell’s attention drop down to his stomach. Hello muscles. He finds himself reaching to touch, but letting his hand hover over the spot as he realized Jim asked something. He almost asks what mark, but then he remembers he was just thinking about it moments before. Giving a sheepish smile as he nods. ]
Yeah., I do. [ Wanting to see more is left unsaid. Hooking his hands in Jim’s belt to pull him close. ] After this. [ Stealing a kiss. ]
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He's not looking, then, when Zell yanks him forward for that kiss. It means Zell gets another surprised, pleased noise against his mouth before Jim pulls away to show Zell the mark. He doesn't turn before snagging Zell's hand, though, and keeping it on his belt even after he's turned to present his back.
As promised, it's free of marks from the glass or and anything else, really, except the fading mark where Zell drew it. ]
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Hand still on his belt as Jim turns and Zell finds himself swallowing hard. He already knows he's going to be recalling this moment later on when they don't have company and wondering what kind of expression Jim would make if there were less clothes on.
Mapping out the mark with feather light caresses as he ducks down to kiss Jim's shoulder blade. He knows he should be checking for nicks and cuts in his boyfriend, but seeing skin is a lot more distracting than he thought. Seeing again is a lot more distracting than he thought. ]
How happy were you when you could see again? [ He couldn't really compare their experiences since Zell still could see his surroundings, while Jim couldn't see anything. ]
pretty sure he's pulled this move before whoops
He thinks over the question for a moment before pulling Zell's hand up - and by extension, Zell closer - to kiss it. ]
So happy. But - a little sad, too.
:3
Why a little sad? [ Nuzzling against the back of his head as he stretches his captive hand. Moving it enough to trace his lower lip. ]
Re: :3
[ Jim tilts his head sideways, giving Zell more room to kiss. He's a little embarrassed to finish the thought, the way he sometimes is when they're talking about stuff like this so openly, but it's exhilarating too. Like a dare he gives himself. ]
-Because I didn't want you to stop holding my hand.
[ And Zell hadn't, but Jim hadn't known it would turn out like that back then. ]
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I didn't want to stop, either.
[ And he didn't. He found himself reaching for the other even when he didn't. His hand felt empty without Jim's in it. ]
I liked it when you had to touch me to figure out who I was.
[ Jim feeling around on his chest with the stethoscope was incredible, too. Much like right now was pretty incredible. He's not sure if it's because they might be facing doom against whatever traps that wait with the rag doll in the other room, or that he's trying to mold himself against Jim's bare back able to actually see him and know he's fine physically. Really fine physically because his baby got back. ]
little in the middle, ain't got much back actually
[ Jim has to twist a little to reach behind him, but he does anyway to feel out Zell's face with his free hand. Forehead, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin - the way he'd first memorized them. ]
Don't really need an excuse anymore, though. And I like looking at you.
[ And Jim knows - as weird as it is - that the feeling's mutual. Hopefully his boyfriend prefers him to Riley Sung. ]
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I like looking at you, too.
[ He hopes neither of them have to go through something like that again. Leaning back as he tugs on Jim's hips. ]
Can you turn around, Stars? [ He's going to show just how much he prefers Jim to seeing Riley Sung. ]
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Just for warmth, you understand. ]
You need something, Sunshine?
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You. [ Cupping the side of his face as he brushes his thumb just under Jim's lips. ] Just you. [ And a place without impending death and a kid and her mom being in the same store.
But he really can't complain. ] Open. [ He says as he moves his thumb to the corner of Jim's mouth. ]
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[ Where the heck did that come from? It's enough to break the mood, at least temporarily, as Jim blinks at him in confusion.
They didn't really get where they are by Jim not listening to Zell, though, so after a moment of scrunched eyebrows he does let his mouth drop open and waits expectantly. ]
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He has an urge to just stick his fingers in Jim's mouth when he sees it open, but instead he moves his hand from his lips to cover his boyfriend's eyes. Laughing a little as he does.
Reaching back into his pocket to mess with something that sounds like plastic being unwrapped. Popping the candy into his mouth and working it with his tongue until all he can taste is cinnamon. Pressing a kiss against the corner of Jim's mouth and then moving on to give him a big candy coated open mouth kiss. Pushing the candy into his boyfriend's mouth. Surprise. ]
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And then - oh. Huh. It's a little gross if he thinks about it too hard, but also... well. He's flushing and enjoying the taste of the candy and the closeness with Zell; the whole thing is exciting.
He's going to try to keep it up until the candy is gone. ]
I fail /rolls
We can get other flavors at the store after we finish here. [ He mumbles it. ]
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But then Jim feels Zell shaking and makes an alarmed noise - is he crying again? Did that set off something -
Oh.
Jim can't help but snort quietly at his boyfriend and shake his head. ]
You just want to do that again.
[ And Jim won't object if it means they get the chance. ]
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I do. [ No point in denying it especially with how hard his heart is still pounding. Leaning back to look at Jim's face again. Licking his lips as he thinks about it. ] We could skip the candy.
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[ Not as much as he likes seeing Zell like this, though, especially after days of misery and then his apology earlier. Jim's missed this feeling.
He lets Zell nuzzle him for a moment before he puts a hand on either of Zell's cheeks to tilt his face up again and steal a few more kisses. They still taste like candy, or maybe Jim's mouth does. It doesn't really matter which. ] How much longer do you think we've got?
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As long as we want. [ They do have days before Kunsel and Zack make it back to downtown. ] Do you have any ideas?
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