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“We can kiss without having sex,” Henri said. “We can do a lot of things without it leading to sex. We make it through whole days without fucking.”
“Right, but not through many hotel rooms.”
Ah. Some lingering insecurity. And here Henri was starting to think they’d gotten out from Sokolov’s shadow.
“Dylan.” He laid a hand on Dylan’s cheek and brushed his thumb along the edge of his beard. “I love playing hockey with you. It’s the most fun I’ve had in years. And the sex is good. Also the best in years. But if I never got to do either with you again, I would still want to be with you. You’re more than that. To me.”
Je t’aime de tout mon coeur. I love you with all my heart.
This time, a tear did fall. Henri didn’t hesitate to kiss it away.
“Hen, I—” he croaked, but Henri put a finger over his lips to silence him.
“You need sleep. I need sleep. Keep me warm?”
Dylan nodded. He let Dylan settle in first, propping him up with pillows so he wouldn’t roll onto his shoulder while he slept, and settled in so they were facing each other.
“Bonne nuit, Dylan. I’m glad I’m here with you.”
“Night, Henri. There’s no one I'd rather play with than you.”
Vanessa (May 2024)
Congrats on the win
Why does it look like that shot broke your arm?
I swear it only beat the goalie because it was way weaker than your usual and he had no idea what to do about it
Dylan
It’s nothing
You looked like you were about to pass out from pain in that handshake line
I’m fine
Do not make me call dad and get him involved
It’s not a big deal
It’s just a rotator cuff strain
Not to go all web md on you but that sounds like it is in fact a big deal
When did this happen
Is that why Novak and Baptiste refuse to pass to you
They passed to me
Technically
But it looked like they really didn’t want to
And I’ve haven’t seen you crash the net so much since juniors
As long as it doesn’t tear I’m good to play
