[ He keeps working gently, letting himself enjoy the fact that Edward is so relaxed and settled. It's something Stede has wanted for a little while, for Ed to feel comfortable, to feel at home, at peace, and the fact that it's happening makes him so happy. Ed deserves to be treated well, deserves to be cherished, and he hopes that he understands that.
It doesn't take too long to get his hand clean, at least, and that means Stede can begin to work his way up to the shape of his arm. It makes his heart race a little in his chest, to be so close to Ed, to touch him gently, and he swallows the lump in his throat.
His fingers remain gentle all the same, and he breathes out gently. ]
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[ He keeps working gently, letting himself enjoy the fact that Edward is so relaxed and settled. It's something Stede has wanted for a little while, for Ed to feel comfortable, to feel at home, at peace, and the fact that it's happening makes him so happy. Ed deserves to be treated well, deserves to be cherished, and he hopes that he understands that.
It doesn't take too long to get his hand clean, at least, and that means Stede can begin to work his way up to the shape of his arm. It makes his heart race a little in his chest, to be so close to Ed, to touch him gently, and he swallows the lump in his throat.
His fingers remain gentle all the same, and he breathes out gently. ]
Do I want to know how you got this dirty?