[ 'we're both that way so it's fine' is probably even worse, all things considered, since they act as a positive feedback loop for each other's awful tendencies instead of encouraging each other into something more ... permissible, less all-consuming.
but they manage, even if it means that anyone that comes between them is in for a rude awakening.
he's quiet as anderson speaks, almost owlish, because he honestly didn't expect to hear the sentiment in return. he knows he's needy. he's a difficult man to fluster, but he honestly doesn't know what to say. it doesn't help that his already-questionable brain is a sluggish mire right now, either.
but he smiles, and he urges a kiss to anderson's mouth. it's slow, and lingers-- ]
--It helps. It does.
[ emotion is overwhelming, but it's easier when he's warm, and gentle, and tired, and he's very clearly struggling to keep his eyes open at all at the moment, doubly evidenced when his forehead thunks against anderson's shoulder. he's awake, but barely. ]
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but they manage, even if it means that anyone that comes between them is in for a rude awakening.
he's quiet as anderson speaks, almost owlish, because he honestly didn't expect to hear the sentiment in return. he knows he's needy. he's a difficult man to fluster, but he honestly doesn't know what to say. it doesn't help that his already-questionable brain is a sluggish mire right now, either.
but he smiles, and he urges a kiss to anderson's mouth. it's slow, and lingers-- ]
--It helps. It does.
[ emotion is overwhelming, but it's easier when he's warm, and gentle, and tired, and he's very clearly struggling to keep his eyes open at all at the moment, doubly evidenced when his forehead thunks against anderson's shoulder. he's awake, but barely. ]
Now I'm mad I can't stay mad.
[ he's not, actually, it's just a rumbled joke. ]