[And Nikolai likes hearing it. The novelty of being wanted — not in spite of everything, but because of everything — never wears off. No matter how many times Matt gives affirmation, it always comes as the first renewing breath of spring after the winter. Against his lips he murmurs:]
I want you all the time, Motya.
[Regardless of how the strange makings of this world may alter his body, his heart remains unchanged. As if intending to prove it, Nikolai kisses a trail along Matt's jaw and down the slope of his neck. As his lips stray lower, his hands rise up to gently push the robe from Matt's shoulders. He cradles each breast, caresses his wettened nipples, a promise for the relief to come. Then in the interest of fairness, he pulls off his own shirt. Bends to unlace his boots, sheds his trousers.
Regretting that he had to leave Matt untended for so long — a whole minute! — Nikolai relieves him with another insistent kiss. He takes his hand to keep them tethered together while he arranges himself on the bed, propped up on his side. The snug fit of his underwear betrays the beginnings of his arousal. He tugs on Matt's hand.]
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I want you all the time, Motya.
[Regardless of how the strange makings of this world may alter his body, his heart remains unchanged. As if intending to prove it, Nikolai kisses a trail along Matt's jaw and down the slope of his neck. As his lips stray lower, his hands rise up to gently push the robe from Matt's shoulders. He cradles each breast, caresses his wettened nipples, a promise for the relief to come. Then in the interest of fairness, he pulls off his own shirt. Bends to unlace his boots, sheds his trousers.
Regretting that he had to leave Matt untended for so long — a whole minute! — Nikolai relieves him with another insistent kiss. He takes his hand to keep them tethered together while he arranges himself on the bed, propped up on his side. The snug fit of his underwear betrays the beginnings of his arousal. He tugs on Matt's hand.]
Come lie down with me. I'll take care of you.