[ 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?
Good to know. [ Jim's not really in favor of leaving the tent just yet, either. Both because he likes warm, cinnamon-flavored boyfriend and because the dolls outside are seriously creepy. ] I meant before we have company.
[ Lifting his shoulders as he murmurs that he doesn't know. Walking his fingers up Jim's stomach. ] I don't even know what time it is. [ Hooking his arm behind Jim as he grins at a thought. ] C'mon. Let's make the most of it. [ That's all the warning he's giving Jim as he leans to the side to plop back down, trying to pull his boyfriend down with him. He figures their company will let them know when they were awake. ]
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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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Missed this. [ He's said it already, but it's true enough to be wroth repeating. ]