Surprised and moved that Yussa has stirred even enough to stroke his hair or sweetly kiss his head in response, Caleb is startled to hear his voice, even quiet and distinctly rough.
His own confession couldn't have come as much of a surprise. He's been calling Yussa by specific Zemnian terms of endearment in bed (and occasionally out of bed) for nearly as long as they have been involved, and he knows he hasn't been subtle about his affection or his admiration. But to have the sentiment returned in Yussa's way makes him giddy, heart leaping in his chest. He kisses his neck again, then his cheek, right at the corner of his mouth.
"I am happy to hear it." He sounds happy, warm and fond and even a little eager, despite how tired he is. He'd known Yussa was fond of him. There is no way he would actually desire his presence, let alone want to share all of the intimacies they have--both sexual and otherwise--if he wasn't. But being dear to him is more than that. It feels like more, at least.
After all of that, it is also reassuring. Sex here, particularly that last time, has been incredible, but intense. It seemed clear that Yussa was enjoying it immensely, but Caleb has always liked to talk afterward, even if it is only a few words of confirmation.
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His own confession couldn't have come as much of a surprise. He's been calling Yussa by specific Zemnian terms of endearment in bed (and occasionally out of bed) for nearly as long as they have been involved, and he knows he hasn't been subtle about his affection or his admiration. But to have the sentiment returned in Yussa's way makes him giddy, heart leaping in his chest. He kisses his neck again, then his cheek, right at the corner of his mouth.
"I am happy to hear it." He sounds happy, warm and fond and even a little eager, despite how tired he is. He'd known Yussa was fond of him. There is no way he would actually desire his presence, let alone want to share all of the intimacies they have--both sexual and otherwise--if he wasn't. But being dear to him is more than that. It feels like more, at least.
After all of that, it is also reassuring. Sex here, particularly that last time, has been incredible, but intense. It seemed clear that Yussa was enjoying it immensely, but Caleb has always liked to talk afterward, even if it is only a few words of confirmation.