[ If Reggie were someone else, he might still feel the need to bring up what exactly is causing those feelings -- the offered contract to Martin, going to stay with Kavinsky, that some stupid contract had been a good enough reason to cut Kavinsky off but locking Reggie in his trunk hadn't been -- but that's not really his style. He doesn't particularly need or want to talk those specifics out, especially not again, nor does he think there's any point to it. He wasn't making accusations and the problem isn't a lack of trust, so there's really no need to rehash certain details.
And Nick already knows those things bothered (or continue to bother) Reggie, knew they would before he even told him, because the two of them are actually not terrible at communicating when they're unhappy about something.
Reggie certainly isn't; even when he tries to swallow down his displeasure or unease, it's still obvious enough in his expression or demeanor, and it never stays buried for long. He isn't mad (well, actually, he is somewhat mad about the Kavinsky thing, that one does hurt his feelings somewhat), but given the nuances of their relationship and his own experience with love, sometimes the reminder that it doesn't always have to be conditional is necessary.
He kisses Nick back, leaning into it and breathing out slowly, letting their foreheads press together. ]
I know. I know, I just-- [ He kisses him again. ] Some things are just harder for me, I guess. I don't know how to explain it.
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And Nick already knows those things bothered (or continue to bother) Reggie, knew they would before he even told him, because the two of them are actually not terrible at communicating when they're unhappy about something.
Reggie certainly isn't; even when he tries to swallow down his displeasure or unease, it's still obvious enough in his expression or demeanor, and it never stays buried for long. He isn't mad (well, actually, he is somewhat mad about the Kavinsky thing, that one does hurt his feelings somewhat), but given the nuances of their relationship and his own experience with love, sometimes the reminder that it doesn't always have to be conditional is necessary.
He kisses Nick back, leaning into it and breathing out slowly, letting their foreheads press together. ]
I know. I know, I just-- [ He kisses him again. ] Some things are just harder for me, I guess. I don't know how to explain it.