"Is it just the runes?" Adam asked, tracing his finger along a bare section of skin just to see whether he could get some of the same reactions. He quickly decided that touch wasn't enough for this. Leaning forward, he kissed an unmarked section of Alec's skin, nuzzling briefly at the spot and then kissing again, darting his tongue out briefly to tease him.

It felt incredible to be able to play and tease like this, exchanging affection. Adam wanted to be closer, but suddenly all their limbs seemed impossibly awkward and Adam wasn't sure how to get a better angle that would benefit them both. "Can I straddle your lap?" he asked, blushing as soon as the words were out of his mouth. "Is that too weird?"