Overall this had been a wiser course of action then just flopping them backwards like Kai had considered for a hot second. This way came with soft kisses and gentle tugs, and Kai was already following him like the lovesick puppy he was. It was comforting in its own way that that's what that feeling was. Even with other revelations that evening, this was just as it had always been. Precious, warm, and deeply, deeply coveted.

Kai cozied up right at Shinji's side, already adjusting to a tried and true position where Shinji could curl up right there if he wanted. At least he could in a moment. For now, Kai was gently disentangling a hand to lift up and cradle the other boy's cheek.