from Once Again (with feelings) (Panyland, G, 3.3k)
Charles snorted. “I was a teen. Of course, I had to say I’d miss kissing.” He paused before adding, “Could’ve also said fucking instead, but I thought your Edwardian courtesy couldn't handle that.”
Edwin’s posture stiffened and he turned towards the window again. Charles immediately gave in. “Sorry, I didn’t mean it,” he pleaded to Edwin’s back. “I was just trying to be funny. Don’t let my bad jokes interrupt you, please.”
Shaking off the offence with a sigh, Edwin braced himself and faced Charles again. “Did you kiss someone before?” Charles’ rapidly rising eyebrows declared just how blunt and improper the question was. “What?”
“Did you?” Edwin reiterated. He was fairly sure, Charles had understood the question. Usually, he was very willing to answer even Edwin’s more obscure inquiries. He even seemed to enjoy these lectures at times. But with the look that emerged on Charles’ face, Edwin had a strong feeling that this time he would neither get a light-hearted lesson nor a jab in the ribs for his somewhat dated knowledge.
“Yes, I did,” Charles answered. His tone had turned considerably sharper. “And I won’t have you judge me for it.”
“I’m not,” Edwin replied quickly and hoped the other one could read the sincerity from his eyes. “I’m just curious.”
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