He yelps into the place just under Raju’s left ear when he feels one of those strong hands caressing him suddenly pinch and twist. He sits back with his mouth open in the mildest of bewilderment, then starts to laugh.

Crozier leans forward again to kiss him, still laughing quietly against his lips and into his mouth, delighted utterly by the surprise. It’s playful and possessive and just different, and it makes his body thrum with excitement. He thought Sophia was exciting, but it was never like this. He couldn’t remember ever being surprised.

“You’re the only thing allowed to leave marks on me. You’ll have to leave a note on the message board.”