[ that's his instinctive response anyway. part truth, but also part pride, because he's not delicate, keith, geez. sure, he's sore, but who wouldn't be, and that's something he'll get over after a nice hot bath anyway. he's certain it would take him much longer to get over not helping his own boyfriend have a good time on his own dang birthday.
however... ]
But — if you don't want to keep doing it this way, that's. That's fine too. [ maybe it's weird for him. maybe he hadn't been enjoying it as much as lance thought. maybe he took too long to get adjusted, and the moment's died out. maybe lance had been too selfish. ]
surprise....
[ that's his instinctive response anyway. part truth, but also part pride, because he's not delicate, keith, geez. sure, he's sore, but who wouldn't be, and that's something he'll get over after a nice hot bath anyway. he's certain it would take him much longer to get over not helping his own boyfriend have a good time on his own dang birthday.
however... ]
But — if you don't want to keep doing it this way, that's. That's fine too. [ maybe it's weird for him. maybe he hadn't been enjoying it as much as lance thought. maybe he took too long to get adjusted, and the moment's died out. maybe lance had been too selfish. ]
I can use my hands...?