[The expressions on Billy's face contrast with his words - to Teddy, it looked like unpleasant conflict, mentally talking himself into it, then acceptance. It's... troubling to see, to say the least, but - he has to trust Billy here. This sort of thing requires it on both sides, he knows it, they know it.
It's why he looks at Billy for a moment, just looks, searching for hesitance or any indication that he might just be trying to appease him. This is one of the top things he doesn't want to do unless there's full consent, and Billy needs to know that, too.
Teddy seems to be satisfied with what he finds, seeing how he untangles his hand from Billy's hair to rest against the back of his neck instead, and how he doesn't remove his other hand.]
... Okay. As long as you're sure.
[And with a tip of his head and a slight lean forward, Teddy kisses Billy again with the same slowness as before; it's still tentative, still searching, but it's also a step forward.]
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It's why he looks at Billy for a moment, just looks, searching for hesitance or any indication that he might just be trying to appease him. This is one of the top things he doesn't want to do unless there's full consent, and Billy needs to know that, too.
Teddy seems to be satisfied with what he finds, seeing how he untangles his hand from Billy's hair to rest against the back of his neck instead, and how he doesn't remove his other hand.]
... Okay. As long as you're sure.
[And with a tip of his head and a slight lean forward, Teddy kisses Billy again with the same slowness as before; it's still tentative, still searching, but it's also a step forward.]