It makes it sound to me like you can't stand the idea of being happy with anyone or anything.
[If Deerington had taught him anything, it would force opportunities and nightmares on people, and he expected this place was the same way. It was less in-your-face than Deerington, but it was there. It didn't matter how much denial 76 was in about it.
He rubbed his hands over 76's body to remove any soap residue and then reached out to shut the water off. They were as clean as they were going to be at this rate. With an off-hand casualness, he planted a light kiss on 76's cheek before he extracted himself to grab them both towels.
He set one towel on 76's head.]
I think I know how to handle drying sheets subtly. Do you know of even half of the fabric I dried in obscure places?
no subject
Date: 2022-07-12 04:52 am (UTC)From:[If Deerington had taught him anything, it would force opportunities and nightmares on people, and he expected this place was the same way. It was less in-your-face than Deerington, but it was there. It didn't matter how much denial 76 was in about it.
He rubbed his hands over 76's body to remove any soap residue and then reached out to shut the water off. They were as clean as they were going to be at this rate. With an off-hand casualness, he planted a light kiss on 76's cheek before he extracted himself to grab them both towels.
He set one towel on 76's head.]
I think I know how to handle drying sheets subtly. Do you know of even half of the fabric I dried in obscure places?