It did. And you're welcome. [John's hands had moved to Poe's hips during the kiss. Not on purpose. He just needed stability. Something to tether him when it felt like he was going out on a line.
It's in the nature of veterans to be both inherently reckless, yet overly cautious. There are some things a man can't undo, or unsee, that will permanently change him.
They'll probably never talk about it, their shared fear, but it's there. Hanging over them like mistletoe. Throwing a wrench in their lives and relationships when they least expect it. Except all the kissing in the world won't make it go away.
But it can numb the pain.
He lets go of Poe, arms dropping back down to his sides, but not without a smile.]
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It's in the nature of veterans to be both inherently reckless, yet overly cautious. There are some things a man can't undo, or unsee, that will permanently change him.
They'll probably never talk about it, their shared fear, but it's there. Hanging over them like mistletoe. Throwing a wrench in their lives and relationships when they least expect it. Except all the kissing in the world won't make it go away.
But it can numb the pain.
He lets go of Poe, arms dropping back down to his sides, but not without a smile.]
Guess we completed our mission.