Harlow let out a soft laugh, his honeyed, Texan accent reverberating against the crook of Billy's neck. The two men stood in Harlow's dimly lit bedroom, having to duck every now and again to avoid hitting their heads on the sloping ceiling. Hearing the tension in Billy's voice, Harlow pulled him closer, Billy's back pressed to Harlow's chest, the older man's arms wrapped around his stomach. It probably wasn't wise to screw around with your boss, but Harlow was comfortable in the knowledge that Billy was his friend first, his boss second. Harlow worked at A Novel Idea because he liked it, liked being around the books and the strong coffee and Billy. He didn't ever feel like he was in danger of crossing a line, but even so, Harlow would happily leave it all behind if those lines ever became a little too blurry.
"Aw, come on, whatever it is can't be that bad." Harlow insisted, voice strong and reassuring. His lips pressed to the back of Billy's neck in a soft kiss, holding his friend tight. "And nothin' I can't help you fix."