He runs his fingers through his hair, careful not to tug nor tangle his locks. If anything, it's an attempt at being delicate, brushing it aside to place a tender kiss upon his nape. Arms carefully make their way around his middle, having no desire to let him go.
it’s difficult to chase away the chill of the early morning; heat’s been stolen by that pesky jack frost and leaves the bed the only warm place in the house until someone ( preferably not him ) untangles themselves from their sheets to switch it on. it seems chris isn’t willing to be that person either, if the press of his lips against his nape and the rasp of calloused fingertips ghosting over his ribs are any great indicator to go by, and, regardless of how late they’re going to be for work, he can’t find it in him to shift away. it’s laziness through and through, and even as he leans over to slap the snooze button on their alarm clock ( five more minutes won’t hurt ) he turns as he settles back down, brushing his nose against the ridges of Chris’ bare collarbone with a tired hum.
would it not be considered suspicious he’d consider ringing in sick, convince chris to do the same and remain nestled against his boyfriend for the remainder of the day, he would in heartbeat. lips travel up and over the hollow of his throat, over the line of his jaw to his chin, and finally settles with a sleepy kiss against his lips. “ --- g’mornin’, captain. ”