[ It is a step in dangerous territory - their heart jumps a bit, in secret, when he says that, unable to help themself. It never gets less addicting to feel sought after, to feel desired in some way. Still, they can't meet his eyes, despite color growing in their own features, as well. ]
Not all night.
[ But they wanted a little bit longer than where they're stopping now, is the implication. They're almost pouting when they say it, fidgeting with their own fingers where they're laced behind his neck. They'd felt bold when they immediately brought it up, but confronted with having to talk about or explain their feelings on the topic? If they could, they'd just skip over it. But they have a feeling Lupin wouldn't be satisfied with that from them - he never is. ]
If you keep doing that for my sake, you don't have to. [ Pulling away from them, dodging anytime they might accidentally wade a little further into intimacy. While they don't make any motion to get closer, they finally meet his gaze, expression a carefully crafted neutral. ] But if you're actually worried about not sleeping enough, then...
[ Are they joking, trying to distract from their forward behavior? Or are they serious, trying to be considerate of how he's mentioned the notion of them losing night hours twice? It's really hard to tell - as if they're letting the interpretation be up to him to guide the incoming response and ensuing night. ]
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Not all night.
[ But they wanted a little bit longer than where they're stopping now, is the implication. They're almost pouting when they say it, fidgeting with their own fingers where they're laced behind his neck. They'd felt bold when they immediately brought it up, but confronted with having to talk about or explain their feelings on the topic? If they could, they'd just skip over it. But they have a feeling Lupin wouldn't be satisfied with that from them - he never is. ]
If you keep doing that for my sake, you don't have to. [ Pulling away from them, dodging anytime they might accidentally wade a little further into intimacy. While they don't make any motion to get closer, they finally meet his gaze, expression a carefully crafted neutral. ] But if you're actually worried about not sleeping enough, then...
[ Are they joking, trying to distract from their forward behavior? Or are they serious, trying to be considerate of how he's mentioned the notion of them losing night hours twice? It's really hard to tell - as if they're letting the interpretation be up to him to guide the incoming response and ensuing night. ]