[The way Claude laughs only makes Dimitri's smile grow. Being able to make Claude laugh and smile like this has so quickly become one of his favorite things. If takes being a little silly to get that? Then he's more than happy to be silly!
Even if his nerves make him feel silly for an entirely different reason. While he's heard bits and pieces of Claude's past dating history (one of the many times he's wished El wasn't so overprotective, if only so she didn't have Hubert be so terrifying), he would never be so judgmental as to call Claude's experience "excessive." Still, it would be a lie to say that he isn't a bit intimidated by it... But only because he genuinely worries he could be boring to Claude.
Objectively, he knows there's no reason to think that. Everything about the way they've spent time together till now indicates the exact opposite, and from the warm, encouraging smile on Claude's face only further proves. Still, much like Claude, he's a little terrified of potentially messing this up. Maybe Claude isn't bored of him right now, but surely he expects something different when it comes to a relationship. What if that's something Dimitri doesn't know how to provide when Claude wants or needs it? He can see the slant of mischief in Claude's grin, and it's all too easy to imagine what that could entail—but Dimitri doesn't know if he can match up to whatever Claude may have in mind.
When Claude squeezes his hand so gently though, the frantic thoughts swirling in his head finally start to slow down. It could almost be funny, how Claude seems to be both the reason for his heart racing and why it calms down. Somehow, Claude's presence just has a way of helping him settle, whether from his own nerves or anything else.]
Right. Well... As long as you don't think there is, then there's no need to rush at all. [There's something just the faintest bit hesitant in Dimitri's gaze, or maybe even worried. It's a little too embarrassing to say it straight, but he just wants to make sure that Claude really doesn't mind if he's a little slower with this.
Maybe only a little slower though. Even if he can't pretend he isn't at least a bit nervous, he still scoots himself closer to Claude on the bed. While it might be a little soon for him crawl into Claude's lap or vice versa, there's no denying that he wants to be closer to Claude. As close as someone might want to be with their boyfriend.] We can take our time with the movie... And with relaxing, too.
[However the rest of the night ends up going, as long as Claude is happy and comfortable, he thinks that'll help him genuinely relax as well.]
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Even if his nerves make him feel silly for an entirely different reason. While he's heard bits and pieces of Claude's past dating history (one of the many times he's wished El wasn't so overprotective, if only so she didn't have Hubert be so terrifying), he would never be so judgmental as to call Claude's experience "excessive." Still, it would be a lie to say that he isn't a bit intimidated by it... But only because he genuinely worries he could be boring to Claude.
Objectively, he knows there's no reason to think that. Everything about the way they've spent time together till now indicates the exact opposite, and from the warm, encouraging smile on Claude's face only further proves. Still, much like Claude, he's a little terrified of potentially messing this up. Maybe Claude isn't bored of him right now, but surely he expects something different when it comes to a relationship. What if that's something Dimitri doesn't know how to provide when Claude wants or needs it? He can see the slant of mischief in Claude's grin, and it's all too easy to imagine what that could entail—but Dimitri doesn't know if he can match up to whatever Claude may have in mind.
When Claude squeezes his hand so gently though, the frantic thoughts swirling in his head finally start to slow down. It could almost be funny, how Claude seems to be both the reason for his heart racing and why it calms down. Somehow, Claude's presence just has a way of helping him settle, whether from his own nerves or anything else.]
Right. Well... As long as you don't think there is, then there's no need to rush at all. [There's something just the faintest bit hesitant in Dimitri's gaze, or maybe even worried. It's a little too embarrassing to say it straight, but he just wants to make sure that Claude really doesn't mind if he's a little slower with this.
Maybe only a little slower though. Even if he can't pretend he isn't at least a bit nervous, he still scoots himself closer to Claude on the bed. While it might be a little soon for him crawl into Claude's lap or vice versa, there's no denying that he wants to be closer to Claude. As close as someone might want to be with their boyfriend.] We can take our time with the movie... And with relaxing, too.
[However the rest of the night ends up going, as long as Claude is happy and comfortable, he thinks that'll help him genuinely relax as well.]