Altering Dynamics
Continued from here: [x] @princesircastic
Even the mention of the other man’s name sent another spark of jealousy through him, and James heaved a frustrated sigh, crossing his arms over his chest. “You really don’t know?” Shaking his head, he sighed again, this time a little softer. I’m gonna have to spell it out for him - Liam’s always been rather oblivious when it comes to matters of the heart. “Yeah, the dynamic between you and… and him… was different. He could probably snap his fingers and you’d bend over for him in a heartbeat.”
Realising how bitter that sounded, he paused, and tried a different approach. “We’ve always been… well, a certain way, Liam. You take control, and don’t get me wrong, I love that, but…” Dragging fingers through his hair, he averted his gaze. “Knowing he got to have that with you and I can’t…”
Drawing his fingers across the table in circular motions idly, Liam frowned as he struggled to comprehend what James was asking. It was only when he caught how bitter the other sounded at the mention of Edward, that he raised an eyebrow, trying not to jump to conclusions, but beginning to hazard a guess at the problem at hand. “He might like to think as much, though I would not say it was quite so easy. He had the size and strength advantage and was not inclined to doing things differently, which worked for us.”
Glad to see James finally spelling it out for him, Liam could not help but feel his ear tips heat and colour as realisation dawned on him as to just what James was getting at. “Who said you can’t...” he murmured eventually, teeth worrying at his lower lip as he thought carefully about his choice of words. “I’ll admit I take control because it is not easy for me to readily give up my own control. Edward took it away in his own way and I enjoyed losing it to him...” He paused, knowing continuing to talk about Edward wouldn’t do him any favours, he was clearly a thorn in James’ side for such matters. “I won’t say I’ll make things easy, or I won’t contest control... but that’s not to say I’m adverse to you taking it...” He fell quiet biting at his lip as he thought of reversing their dynamic, James taking command of him. The thought was not unappealing and he could not help the soft exhale that escaped him at his own thoughts.