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Jack was brought out of his thoughts by the sudden feeling of kisses on his neck. Ennis wrapped his arms around his waist, holding him close and humming against his skin.
"Come to bed, darlin'," Jack was too busy melting in his arms. "I can't sleep without you. let's go," Jack opened his eyes and softly nodded, letting Ennis walk him to the bed, "You need help undressing?" Ennis offered gently but Jack shook his head. within a few minutes they were both in bed with Jack spooned up against Ennis, who was holding him tightly and kissing everything he could reach.
"You okay?" Ennis nodded, moving up to finally kiss him on the lips, Jack completely dissolved into his will - God, anything Ennis did could just end him at this point - he placed a hand on Jack's stomach, lightly grazing upward til he reached his chest, letting his hand slide from each peck. Ennis moved to be hovering on top of Jack, his knees on either side of his hips he continued in running his hand over Jack's chest; humming what sounded like a muffled moan in appriciation of his lover's body. Ennis moved out of the kiss, admiring Jack's face for minute and tracing his jaw with his thumb, licking his lips subconsciously.
Could he be
Any more perfect?
Certainly not to ennis.
Jack smiled up at Ennis, his heart warmed, so hot he was sure it was bound to explode. "You tryna start something, cowboy?" Not necessarily trying to propose anything himself, only trying to make sense of what was happening. Things made even less sense when Ennis shook his head,
"Just wanna kiss you all over," Ennis got comfortable on top of him. "Have a good day, baby?" Jack nodded tenatively, something was off, "baby" only came out when he really wanted Jack to drop his guard.
"Yeah... it was alright but having you all over me has just made it ten times better." Jack placed hand on Ennis' cheek, smiling when he leaned into it. "How was yours?"
"Don't wanna talk about." There it was. "Just wanted you all day." Ennis leandd back down and kissed at Jack's neck, he hummed. "I just wanted my honey all day long," Jack raised an eyebrow. Three petnames in a row? Something was definitely wrong
"Are you drunk?" Ennis shook his head. "Sick?"
"Just lovesick. Real bad, Y'know," Ennis told him, laying his head on Jack's chest and resting his eyes, every touch of his fingertips was soft and loving.
Jack became more confused by the moment "Are you dying?"
Ennis laughed a bit. "I ain't 'loud to wanna be with my man without dyin' or bein drunk?" Jack smiled hesitantly
"Nah, you know that ain't what I'm sayin it's just that... this just isnt how you usually are, you're real touchy feely right now,"
"Dunno, Jack. Just like being with you like this." Ennis told him, sighing contently. Using Jack's name in an intimate setting? Officially concerned if he wasn't before.
Jack furrowed impossibly harder "I like being with you too, I'm just a little worried," A lot worried.
"Ain't nothing to worry about," Jack was hesitant but put his hands on Ennis' back lightly, as though he'd switch immedtiely back to normal if he were too bold. Instead, Ennis made a low sound to demonstrate his contentment.
"You sure?" Ennis laughed , and God was that a wonderful sound.
"Uh-hu." and then there was silence. comfortable uninterrupted silence, like the many they'd shared. Jack scanned the ceiling, running his fingertips lightly over Ennis' back. Ennis rested his eyes, his breathing slow and even. Content. they could've stayed like this for hours.
"Hey,"
"Hays for horses," Ennis slurred sleepily. Jack smiled and moved his hand to his hair, tangling his fingers in the overgrown locks. Ennis had been complaining about needing a haircut for the past two weeks, but when Jack would look at him, purely mesmerized, touching his hair like it were the finest silk, Ennis wouldn't dare think of cutting it.
"Damn near are one." Ennis smiled faintly "What're you thinking for dinner?"
"Ain't thinkin'."
"Can tell," Ennis moved a hand to trace Jack's side, trying to match his breathing to Jack's. "I'll fix something,"
"Don't burn nothin' down."
"I'll try to keep the fortress standing your highness,"
Jack smiled wide and full toothed. Ennis spread his fingers on his waist. How was his skin so soft. Jack leaned In for a quick parting kiss, which very quickly turned into a real kiss. They stayed nearby even after parting, Ennis never opened his eyes, entranced.
"I love you,"
Jack froze. Ennis only looked down at him. Expression as though he'd said nothing out of the ordinary.
This was why Ennis was acting weird
"Ennis..."
"I mean it." Ennis told him quickly, moving closer, and lying a hand in Jack's cheek.
Jack furrowed. "You're being serious?" As though Ennis would joke like that.
"Yeah. Been thinkin' it for a while." Jack struggled to find the words, "Needed you to know I'm serious about this too. Way you been through the years." Jack was still busy stuttering over himself. Ennis laughed "Well shit, say it back,"
Jack blinked then smiled again. "Fuck I love you too," Ennis moved at him at lighting speed to kiss him roughly again. "Can- can you say it one more time?" Ennis laughed again, placing his other hand on the other side of Jack's face.
"I love you," a kiss. "love you,"
Jack sighed softly. "Goddamn Ennis, you know how long I been waiting for you to say that?" Ennis smiled wider.
"Took me long enough" Jack laughed.
"Least you know it jackass." Jack flicked Ennis whever his hand laid. Ennis shook his head, laughing again. "Goddamn, sounds too good."
"Tell you as many times as you wanna hear it," Ennis told him, trying to dedicate every second of the moment to memory. "Maybe I did have a drink to loosen up for this though,"
Jack pointed a finger at him. "I knew it!"
"Can't get anything past you, Sherlock," Ennis teased before kissing him again.