Murdoc's first words make him feel even better. It's really proof that Murdoc knows that what he's done is shitty, if he doesn't need any kind of apology in return. It's a good feeling, and it makes him feel hopeful that things will work out for the better. He gives him a nod, letting him know that he will be there. That he'll make sure that Murdoc doesn't slip up again. He really fucking hopes that Murdoc's learned from this, though. That he won't need to do much in order to keep him in line. He isn't sure how he'll handle another slip up, but he really hopes that it won't end in disaster if it does happen. This has been a learning experience for the both of them in a lot of ways.
When Murdoc kisses him, it's after only a moment's hesitation that he kisses back, and if Murdoc is sloppy, Bro is just as sloppy, if not moreso. Because holy fuck on a muffin, he really missed Murdoc and kissing him is enough to make him realize just how much- he thought he knew before, but it's taking the kiss to really hammer in just how much it really was. He's still holding onto Murdoc even when he pulls away to speak, and he almost wants nothing more than to just lean back in for another one. But he doesn't.
And he's glad for that, because those words... they're unexpected, but in the best way possible. He'd been absolutely, uncomprehendingly angry and hurt that Murdoc would say them that night of all nights, as if he were trying to use them to fix the situation. As if they made everything he'd said better. What should've made him happy and ecstatic just made him miserable in the end. Not this time, though. This time they have a similar effect on him that they should have the first time. He can feel his heart flutter and a smile tugging at his lips, but...
At the same time, he can't bring himself to say it right now. Not yet. He might've been able to say it that night, had Murdoc said it in a better way and none of it had happened. He's definitely felt himself getting there, and the fact that the two of them can pull through this definitely shows that. He wouldn't let this go for just anyone. But this has put a bump in the road and even though he can still feel it there, he isn't ready to say it right now. He needs more time, so that he can completely move on from it.
"That means a lot to me," he says, and the sincerity is there in his voice. "I thought they were just words before. But... I need more time. I'll be patient with you on the Muggle stuff, you... be patient with me on this. Deal?" He presses a quick kiss to Murdoc's lips, and then wraps his arms around him, pulling him into a hug and laying his head on his chest. "It's a trust thing," he adds after a few seconds.
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When Murdoc kisses him, it's after only a moment's hesitation that he kisses back, and if Murdoc is sloppy, Bro is just as sloppy, if not moreso. Because holy fuck on a muffin, he really missed Murdoc and kissing him is enough to make him realize just how much- he thought he knew before, but it's taking the kiss to really hammer in just how much it really was. He's still holding onto Murdoc even when he pulls away to speak, and he almost wants nothing more than to just lean back in for another one. But he doesn't.
And he's glad for that, because those words... they're unexpected, but in the best way possible. He'd been absolutely, uncomprehendingly angry and hurt that Murdoc would say them that night of all nights, as if he were trying to use them to fix the situation. As if they made everything he'd said better. What should've made him happy and ecstatic just made him miserable in the end. Not this time, though. This time they have a similar effect on him that they should have the first time. He can feel his heart flutter and a smile tugging at his lips, but...
At the same time, he can't bring himself to say it right now. Not yet. He might've been able to say it that night, had Murdoc said it in a better way and none of it had happened. He's definitely felt himself getting there, and the fact that the two of them can pull through this definitely shows that. He wouldn't let this go for just anyone. But this has put a bump in the road and even though he can still feel it there, he isn't ready to say it right now. He needs more time, so that he can completely move on from it.
"That means a lot to me," he says, and the sincerity is there in his voice. "I thought they were just words before. But... I need more time. I'll be patient with you on the Muggle stuff, you... be patient with me on this. Deal?" He presses a quick kiss to Murdoc's lips, and then wraps his arms around him, pulling him into a hug and laying his head on his chest. "It's a trust thing," he adds after a few seconds.