What Comes Before

[Nox]

Nox gave Raffe a small smile. He was glad he would try. But there was tension afterward and Raffe squeezed his hand and Nox squeezed back. He'd be whatever Raffe needed him to be. He knew he couldn't fix anything. Nox felt almost sad, but Raffe was there with him, that made him happy. Their change of topic was welcomed.

"I don't know. I was surprised I got this one. I didn't expect this one."

Nox blushed at Raffe's compliment. He rolled his eyes at himself mostly but at the next alley Nox pulled Raffe into the shadows and leaned against the wall grabbing Raffe's shirt and pulling him against me. "Why is I'm always blushing when you say things like that. I'm not shy." Nox chuckled. "You could tell me you get off by swinging on the chandlier's wearing a fuzzy bunny suit and I'd give it at least one try. But everytime you watch me I want to blush. I'm not opposed to the feeling." Nox leaned his head back against the wall and smiled at Raffe. "Maybe ... "

Nox leaned across and kissed him. "I'll find a place I can do that and wear less clothes. I think that could put it over the Kallisti show." Nox pressed another kiss this time to Raffe's cheek. "I'd like to go home." Nox put his new hand on Raffe's hip and pulled him close and kissed Raffe's neck. He whispered. "I love you." It was low and held all his desire, but Nox wanted Raffe to know for real in simple words how he felt.