"I know," Thomas murmured, looking over at Krem again. He smiled and covered Krem's hand with his own, curling his fingers and squeezing. He kept his hand there, letting Krem touch him but taking enjoyment at being able to feel where he touched, how firm he pressed, and how it made him shiver.

"But I want to know how to do other things too," Thomas told him soundly. "Maybe I won't be any good or I'll be nervous to try immediately but I want to know and I want to -- want to at least see what we can do together."