"Gotou-chan." I'm breathing a bit rough, fighting down several urges and all too aware of the torque on my spine, becoming painful, from our posture. I want to return to the futon, this time without misunderstandings between us, without guilt, and hold him close. But, of course, if I simply lead him silently, he may assume I want as much as I assumed he didn't.

"Will you sleep beside me tonight?" I tip my mouth in for another kiss, this one brief and chaste, allowing him space to answer afterward - it's just impossible to keep my mouth far from his right now. Not now that I know I'm permitted there. "I want to embrace you."