02-22-2023, 07:03 AM
He was failing at his mission to cheer Elliot up. He had intended to make this a happy, memorable night, but when he saw the sadness and yearning in Elliot's eyes... He knew he had not succeeded.
He also knew he wasn't successful in keeping his own emotions in check. They were close enough to kiss; his eyes kept flicking to Eli's lips as if to emphasize that thought. He had never dated anyone before, only having eyes for one man. And now that they were touching... He closed his eyes at Eli's warm hand on his cheek. Which was just as well, because he felt a burning sensation behind his eyelids that he could not let show. "Me too," he breathed. Alex opened his eyes and smiled, gently taking Eli's hand.
"Just kiss already," Mary hollered, ruining the intimate moment.
He also knew he wasn't successful in keeping his own emotions in check. They were close enough to kiss; his eyes kept flicking to Eli's lips as if to emphasize that thought. He had never dated anyone before, only having eyes for one man. And now that they were touching... He closed his eyes at Eli's warm hand on his cheek. Which was just as well, because he felt a burning sensation behind his eyelids that he could not let show. "Me too," he breathed. Alex opened his eyes and smiled, gently taking Eli's hand.
"Just kiss already," Mary hollered, ruining the intimate moment.