"Mmn, I think the smile's getting a little bit closer." He reached up with his free hand, not wanting to dislodge his fingers from Thomas's, and tapped him gently on the tip of his nose. It was quick and fleeting, and a second after, he cupped Thomas's cheek, lingering there gently.

"I promise I'll try to keep my elbows to myself as much as possible, as long as you try to do the same." Though it'd been a while since the fight club, and most of his bruises had faded, his bruises were still a bit tender, and it was probably best to avoid any unnecessary jabs to them.