[He turned the question right around at Adam but he wasn't trying to deflect. He just wanted to know what the other boy wanted. It was easier to be open and honest when he knew what other people wanted, especially in a situation like this. But to be truthful, even if it wasn't out loud, he did want to be close with Adam.]
It still takes bravery to make a sacrifice. Not everyone's cut out for it.
[Especially if it was something that could give up any sort of autonomy. People valued that, and so did Kavinsky. His free will was everything to him.
They were close enough to kiss now, and though Kavinsky's gaze flickered down to Adam's mouth, he didn't go through with it. Instead, he wrapped his arms around the other boy, pulled him even closer, and tucked his head against his shoulder. Kavinsky'd wanted to do that since he'd realized Adam was there but he hadn't allowed himself for fear of seeming weak. Enough time had passed now, he thought, that it would be alright.
Kavinsky took a deep breath, held it for a moment, and exhaled slowly. Adam was warm and solid and real despite this being a dream and- Kavinsky was finally coming down from the adrenaline and panic of earlier.]
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[He turned the question right around at Adam but he wasn't trying to deflect. He just wanted to know what the other boy wanted. It was easier to be open and honest when he knew what other people wanted, especially in a situation like this. But to be truthful, even if it wasn't out loud, he did want to be close with Adam.]
It still takes bravery to make a sacrifice. Not everyone's cut out for it.
[Especially if it was something that could give up any sort of autonomy. People valued that, and so did Kavinsky. His free will was everything to him.
They were close enough to kiss now, and though Kavinsky's gaze flickered down to Adam's mouth, he didn't go through with it. Instead, he wrapped his arms around the other boy, pulled him even closer, and tucked his head against his shoulder. Kavinsky'd wanted to do that since he'd realized Adam was there but he hadn't allowed himself for fear of seeming weak. Enough time had passed now, he thought, that it would be alright.
Kavinsky took a deep breath, held it for a moment, and exhaled slowly. Adam was warm and solid and real despite this being a dream and- Kavinsky was finally coming down from the adrenaline and panic of earlier.]