Phillip knows why Gustavain does that, leaves the paths of conversation open and plenty of 'outs' available. But in times like this, he really wishes he wouldn't. They do need to talk about it, sooner or later, and at this point later will be all the more difficult for all the chances they've had and chose to ignore. It's still tempting, every time it's offered, to just abandon this and go back to something lighter, back to their now customary dance where they admit nothing.
He keeps the gentle movement through Gustavain's hair, though there's a tension to him now, primed for that regret, for rejection. "What you said," he replies after a long moment, clearly have to push his way down the path, forge through unknown territory, "About wanting me."
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Date: 2021-06-01 12:17 pm (UTC)He keeps the gentle movement through Gustavain's hair, though there's a tension to him now, primed for that regret, for rejection. "What you said," he replies after a long moment, clearly have to push his way down the path, forge through unknown territory, "About wanting me."