It took quite a while for Aphrodite to answer. Eventually, he gives a tiny nod.
Hermes felt happy for some reason. Not simply because he gets to kiss him, but because he felt that his friend who had been closed off for so long just made a huge gesture of trust by agreeing to this.
Allowing someone to read your thoughts… That's not something you just do with anyone.
And so, he wanted to savor the moment.
"I'll take it slow, ok?" He placed his hand by his neck, his thumb rubbing Aphrodite's jawline.
Aphrodite nodded again, then closed his eyes.
This felt a lot different from kissing Somner. With Somner, it felt like he was complying to something Somner wanted. Not that he didn't want it to, but his goal was to satisfy Somner's wishes.
Here… He really wanted to know Aphrodite more.
He wanted to see what was truly in his friend's heart. What he has kept hidden all these years.
Hermes gradually pressed his lips against Aphrodite's soft ones….
