[Not pushing too far too fast was a constant consideration behind every movement, a constant need to reign in his desire for fear of scaring his monk away.
He'd brushed his lips over Athelstan's, a kiss, but barely. The first step set up so Athelstan could take the next. Once he did, he was immediately rewarded. Ragnar parted his lips to deepen the kiss, making a soft, quiet noise of approval, a hum that made his lips tingle even more.
His own eyes were closed as he tried to patiently let Athelstan build the kiss in intensity. Tilting his head further, he flicked his tongue along Athelstan's lips lightly, testing the waters. With an equally light touch, he turned his hand slightly, slowly running his thumb along the inseam of Athelstan's pants and moved to card his free hand into his hair with another soft hum.]
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He'd brushed his lips over Athelstan's, a kiss, but barely. The first step set up so Athelstan could take the next. Once he did, he was immediately rewarded. Ragnar parted his lips to deepen the kiss, making a soft, quiet noise of approval, a hum that made his lips tingle even more.
His own eyes were closed as he tried to patiently let Athelstan build the kiss in intensity. Tilting his head further, he flicked his tongue along Athelstan's lips lightly, testing the waters. With an equally light touch, he turned his hand slightly, slowly running his thumb along the inseam of Athelstan's pants and moved to card his free hand into his hair with another soft hum.]