[ Solace, indeed. Not enough to instantly heal him, but a real and true bit of progress, however small. Someday, with enough of that feeling, the hole might close over completely. At last he manages to come back to himself, the shock of it dying back down to steady pleasantness. Still a little teary-eyed, though, as he tilts his head back for Gregor.
And - has to laugh just a little. It sort of ruins that intimate gesture halfway through, making him bob up and down a bit while Gregor is kissing him. The mental image of Gregor wanting Miles just for sex is beyond laughable. As if they could tease just that thread out of their friendship, when the friendship was there on so many levels long before all this. Wherever this leads, Miles has faith that there is a relationship tied up in it somewhere.
(He has the abrupt, dizzying urge to propose on the spot.) ]
Of course not. And of course I knew you cared for me before, but - you ought to feel this Gregor. It's incredible.
[ He tries to reflect it back, not quite able to grasp the nuance of it. Like trying to capture a sunset with crayons. ]
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And - has to laugh just a little. It sort of ruins that intimate gesture halfway through, making him bob up and down a bit while Gregor is kissing him. The mental image of Gregor wanting Miles just for sex is beyond laughable. As if they could tease just that thread out of their friendship, when the friendship was there on so many levels long before all this. Wherever this leads, Miles has faith that there is a relationship tied up in it somewhere.
(He has the abrupt, dizzying urge to propose on the spot.) ]
Of course not. And of course I knew you cared for me before, but - you ought to feel this Gregor. It's incredible.
[ He tries to reflect it back, not quite able to grasp the nuance of it. Like trying to capture a sunset with crayons. ]