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[chokedout]

Yeah? They're all different? What's mine like?

["Is it special" = stupid question, Dom just said they're all special.]

[wicka]

It depends. I like it when you're happy, or excited. Then it's like a bird.

[ His finger stays there, curls into his palm, closed hand on Theo's shirt now. ]

It's louder when you're upset. Scared. Then it's like drums blurring together.

[chokedout]

Oh.

[He likes the poetry of that - especially coming from Dom's mouth.]

And you're always listening? Even in the background?

[wicka]

[ He doesn't deflate, but his shoulders relax a little. Self-conscious after being so open with something he never wants to talk about with anyone. Theo and Teddie have always been the exceptions.

Dom nods quietly. ]

I just learned to stop paying attention to everyone's heart beat. Most of the time.

[chokedout]

I like that. You're watchful, protective.

[Theo craves that - so he feels at peace with it.]

Like a guardian - I like that too.

[wicka]

[ A soft scoff, self-directed. ]

Me? Yeah, right. Pretty sure everyone thinks the opposite.

[chokedout]

I don't. Ren doesn't.

[His found family - who cares what anyone else thinks?]

Can I ask a horny question?

[wicka]

[ ... That's right. He has them. But he's pretty sure Ren already thinks Dom needs protecting. ]

Go ahead.

[chokedout]

What does my heart sound like when we're fucking?

[:D face]

[wicka]

[ Hah. Dom stays quiet, considering it, but he just grabs Theo's shirt and closes in. ]

You really wanna know?

[chokedout]

[This wrenches a laugh out of him, and he brings his hands up immediately to hold back on to Dom with a mischievous grin.]

And if I do?

[wicka]

Then you better make it to the center of the maze before I catch you.

[ Time to sneak in a kiss. ]

And then I'll show you.

[ ... He'll show him regardless of who wins, but. ]

🎀?

[chokedout]

[One more kiss, and Theo's grin is playful and wide - he's game.]

Give me a twenty second head start.