[Because truthfully, Theo can't imagine being doted on without reason or purpose - his whole life he's just wanted that acceptance, chasing it in a relationship doomed to be disastrous and seeking it in other people who will never be able to keep up with him. As much as he disbelieves, part of him likes the idea of being treated as special - without it being part of a transaction, an agreement. Someone just wants to play with his hair?
He shifts to turn around slowly, so he can reach up to lather soap into Zephir's hair. Always so tall.]
But yes, and no. I do like it. I think I like you, too.
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[Because truthfully, Theo can't imagine being doted on without reason or purpose - his whole life he's just wanted that acceptance, chasing it in a relationship doomed to be disastrous and seeking it in other people who will never be able to keep up with him. As much as he disbelieves, part of him likes the idea of being treated as special - without it being part of a transaction, an agreement. Someone just wants to play with his hair?
He shifts to turn around slowly, so he can reach up to lather soap into Zephir's hair. Always so tall.]
But yes, and no. I do like it. I think I like you, too.