[ funny thing is, Eddie is mostly talk. he's fucked around with a couple of girls and even had hookups with guys in Indy when he went there for supplies, but a lot of what he says isn't backed up by anything more than a wild imagination. he's not about to let Steve know that, though, and he's confident enough in the basics that he can get them through the night. ]

Listen, tough guy. Acting like you aren't gagging for it is fine, but that means we need ground rules.

[ he holds up the hand not gripping Steve's jeans and puts up a finger. ] First, you need to tell me at least once when you want something before you go back to denying it. Consent is sexy. [ a second finger rises. ] Second, I'm gonna stop if you tell me to or say no, unless you want a safe word so you can keep up this act. [ the third finger comes with a softer smile as Eddie's eyes drop to Steve's lips. ] Third, tell me now if kissing's off the table.