#;will;

   fingers gently tapped on the side of the computer as he waited for his boyfriend to answer. it was only chance to call ryder and he had some news to share. he only hoped that the other wasn’t able to pick up. it had been too long since will had heard ryder’s voice. a leg bounced underneath the metal table while eyes darted to the rushing soldiers outside. “c’mon, ryder...” he murmured under his breath.

   “what? no-- that’s not what i meant... like at all. i want to kiss you. i just-- i don’t want you to be disappointed when i have like zero skills.”

   “i have-- herbs.”

   “--you really should blink more often...”

   “you are more excited than every child here,” will noted to his boyfriend as they stood in line to enter the aquarium. “it’s adorable. you’re adorable.” he took ryder’s hand and swung it between them.

   will wrapped the blanket around himself and slid up next to the other with a quiet huff. “don’t ask questions...” he murmured. “just hold me.”

   “how long has it been since you’ve slept?”

   “how could like snow?! it’s like-- like evil incarnate...”