( it's innocent, étienne tells himself. it's him who's in the wrong, even vaguely letting himself assign some deeper meaning to the thought of nicky improving his kissing abilities.
his smile briefly turns down towards his wine again as he considers, carefully, his next words. )
Well, practice makes perfect, they say. If you wanted to try again, I wouldn't mind.
( but étienne won't let himself make the first move — it has to be nicky's decision. )
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( it's innocent, étienne tells himself. it's him who's in the wrong, even vaguely letting himself assign some deeper meaning to the thought of nicky improving his kissing abilities.
his smile briefly turns down towards his wine again as he considers, carefully, his next words. )
Well, practice makes perfect, they say. If you wanted to try again, I wouldn't mind.
( but étienne won't let himself make the first move — it has to be nicky's decision. )