"I don't care about that," Thomas said, coming back to himself quicker than usual. Maybe it was the tone of Krem's voice or the chill shocking him back into focus but he didn't end up too far in his head this time.

Shame replaced pleasure, shame at being so self absorbed and selfish and he winced, sitting up.

"I don't care how old you care, I don't care," he reiterated fiercely. "I just want you to...to like being with me. I know you're not expecting anything out of me. I still want to be good."