Michael didn't react beyond a quiet nod, his expression just as affectionate as it had been, his eyes warm as he regarded Caspian sitting in front of him. He didn't mind, of course. If Caspian wanted to go back to his place, that was fine. It wasn't as though Caspian didn't often go over, anyway. Of course, Michael was very aware that this time was intentionally to get away from everyone else.

Slowly, Michael rose to his feet, reaching out his hands to offer them to Caspian so he could help him up from the chair. There was no point in lingering now that they both had the idea in their mind to leave.

"You, too. I think I'd like that," he agreed, knowing very well that they were both in too deep to get out, but as long as they had each other to hold on to, he thought they would be okay.

Maybe things would be okay. Caspian was promising to be more careful, and Michael was promising to not push Caspian away. He realized things would have probably happened a lot faster between them if they were just honest with themselves and each other from the start, but maybe it was better like this. Slowly, and one step at a time.

kuropeco
Fin!