[Whether the Soldier was attempting to recreate the odd pleasure-pain that he felt from Rumlow touching his wounds or not, he wasn't sure. Either way, the pressure against his ribs was weird and with his lungs still a little unhappy after the choke hold, he felt his breath catch. He stopped before long though and Rumlow settled back, at least until the Soldier shifted off of him and pinned his arm under his own. Rumlow quickly slithered it out before it could get crushed beneath the metal.
Rubbing at the skin absently, Rumlow turned his head to look at the Soldier. He frowned a bit. Maybe he should make it more like a training session. Craft it in such a way that it maintained autonomy for the Soldier but focused on instruction.]
It would be easier, but that's not what this is about. If I ordered you, it wouldn't be real. I can give you lessons in a more structured format, if you want, but it'd be about teaching you how to do this or that, not commanding you to do them. [Rumlow pauses, then cracked a grin, chuckling.] Besides, it's not like I can order you to get hard.
[He shifted, letting Rumlow's arm go without hindrance but still purposefully keeping his metal arm down against the bed and pressed into the mattress with the weight of his body. His flesh fingers stretched and stroked Rumlow's skin, settling in as they were about to return to the previous occupation of attempting to sleep.
He watched the brief frown appear on his commander's lips and decidedly glanced aside from it. That was not an expression that he wanted to create on Rumlow's face.]
No, it wouldn't be real. The date wasn't structured, and it went well. Perhaps I planned it a little as if I were attending to a mission, but we were free to do as we liked. I clearly require more time to try to navigate all of these interactions. [He never thought of Rumlow ordering him in that way, but he doubted that it would actually work.]
If you did and I failed,I would expect punishment. You know that, right?
Bucky, I was kidding. [Rumlow had to say, first and foremost.] And I think you're overthinking it. Just do what feels good and what you think I would like. That's what I do. Hell, that's what anyone does.
[He sighed, not upset, only tired. The adrenaline was starting to wear off, he thought. He leaned in, hovering in front of his face for a moment before he persisted and pressed a kiss to the Soldier's lips. It lingered for a few moments, then he pulled back, settling once again.]
So, if you think the date was helpful, we'll go on more dates. Sound good?
Thinking is what I've been trained to do. My emotions and experiences have been repressed for however long I've been on active duty. [This was all new territory, and he wanted to expand on that, but doing what felt 'good' was often muddled up with so many other pulls on his mind and body that it was confusing. There were checks and balances that he was overriding after all.
He sighed into the kiss, leaning for it because it was something that he could find enjoyment in and knew that he was also good at. An old skill, once more brought to the fore.]
Only if you have time. I know you're busy setting in motion all the pieces to start things for HYDRA again.
I know. [And he did. It wasn't a bad thing, exactly, just not working in the Soldier's favor for this particular task.] I'm not blaming you for it. And I'll make time. That's part of a partnership. Making efforts for the other person. Besides, I had a lot of fun, and it's good to go out and blow off some steam. We can worry about the rest in the morning though, yeah?
[He smiled again, once again trying for reassuring. The kisses seemed to work best with that, though. Fine by him. Rumlow came in for another, arm settled atop him, drawing him in to touch lips, chaste for the first few. A bit of tongue for the latter couple.]
[He nodded, aware that he had much to learn and incorporate into his person.] Yes, the morning will bring new opportunities for me to learn. [In his mind, he would currently do anything to assist Rumlow.
And of course the kisses helped to settle him back down, his eyes gradually closing a little more after each one. He responded to each and then nestled his cheek down against his commander's shoulder, letting out a sigh as he kept himself tucked close to Rumlow's side.] Good night.
[Things wound down, instead of up, but Rumlow was okay with it. He was content enough with the Soldier in his arms. Conflict was bound to happen, but as long as his loyalty wasn't in question, Rumlow wouldn't spend too much time worrying. He was able to quiet his thoughts at least, with the help of their numerous goodnight kisses.
The Soldier's murmured words got soft reply in return, Rumlow's eyes already closed as he relaxed, tangled together. His breath slowed and he eventually succumbed to sleep.]
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Date: 2016-07-30 02:13 am (UTC)Rubbing at the skin absently, Rumlow turned his head to look at the Soldier. He frowned a bit. Maybe he should make it more like a training session. Craft it in such a way that it maintained autonomy for the Soldier but focused on instruction.]
It would be easier, but that's not what this is about. If I ordered you, it wouldn't be real. I can give you lessons in a more structured format, if you want, but it'd be about teaching you how to do this or that, not commanding you to do them. [Rumlow pauses, then cracked a grin, chuckling.] Besides, it's not like I can order you to get hard.
[Though man, that would be a trick.]
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Date: 2016-07-30 02:34 am (UTC)He watched the brief frown appear on his commander's lips and decidedly glanced aside from it. That was not an expression that he wanted to create on Rumlow's face.]
No, it wouldn't be real. The date wasn't structured, and it went well. Perhaps I planned it a little as if I were attending to a mission, but we were free to do as we liked. I clearly require more time to try to navigate all of these interactions. [He never thought of Rumlow ordering him in that way, but he doubted that it would actually work.]
If you did and I failed,I would expect punishment. You know that, right?
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Date: 2016-07-30 02:55 am (UTC)[He sighed, not upset, only tired. The adrenaline was starting to wear off, he thought. He leaned in, hovering in front of his face for a moment before he persisted and pressed a kiss to the Soldier's lips. It lingered for a few moments, then he pulled back, settling once again.]
So, if you think the date was helpful, we'll go on more dates. Sound good?
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Date: 2016-07-30 03:01 am (UTC)He sighed into the kiss, leaning for it because it was something that he could find enjoyment in and knew that he was also good at. An old skill, once more brought to the fore.]
Only if you have time. I know you're busy setting in motion all the pieces to start things for HYDRA again.
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Date: 2016-07-30 04:15 am (UTC)[He smiled again, once again trying for reassuring. The kisses seemed to work best with that, though. Fine by him. Rumlow came in for another, arm settled atop him, drawing him in to touch lips, chaste for the first few. A bit of tongue for the latter couple.]
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Date: 2016-07-30 01:15 pm (UTC)And of course the kisses helped to settle him back down, his eyes gradually closing a little more after each one. He responded to each and then nestled his cheek down against his commander's shoulder, letting out a sigh as he kept himself tucked close to Rumlow's side.] Good night.
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Date: 2016-07-31 12:39 am (UTC)The Soldier's murmured words got soft reply in return, Rumlow's eyes already closed as he relaxed, tangled together. His breath slowed and he eventually succumbed to sleep.]