[The warm hand against his own helps John focus, bringing him back to the present where his body demands otherwise. At the promise he looks to Dorian with an expression nothing short of admiration. There are so many other qualities of Dorian's John could extol if he were in the right frame of mind. Thoughtfulness and bravery were only just a start. Everything about Dorian's actions since agreeing to be his backup at the stadium until now revealed a caring nature, one which it was easy to overlook considering Dorian's own habit of using humor as a mask. John knows the tactic well and sees through it easily enough on an ordinary day.
But here he doesn't have to. Every truth is laid bare, a remarkable bravery in itself. John owes Dorian the same.
At the touch of Dorian's lips to his own John returns the kiss just as softly. As their lips move John lifts his free hand to touch his fingertips to Dorian's jaw. The action does truly feel like a promise, one that will be kept long after recovery.
And this was so much nicer than a blood oath.
When they part John keeps both hands where there are in physical contact of Dorian's skin. Now that they're being honest with each other he feels compelled to request what he had earlier been too cowardly to say out loud.]
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But here he doesn't have to. Every truth is laid bare, a remarkable bravery in itself. John owes Dorian the same.
At the touch of Dorian's lips to his own John returns the kiss just as softly. As their lips move John lifts his free hand to touch his fingertips to Dorian's jaw. The action does truly feel like a promise, one that will be kept long after recovery.
And this was so much nicer than a blood oath.
When they part John keeps both hands where there are in physical contact of Dorian's skin. Now that they're being honest with each other he feels compelled to request what he had earlier been too cowardly to say out loud.]
Stay.