"Well, this time there was no joke. I tend to be serious when it comes to telling people I find them attractive. You, are enough that my heart tends to stumble over itself lately when you walk into the room." Max tries to look down so that the immediate flush and sting of flirting directly with Kaz in person isn't so difficult, but he knows that this is what he's wanted all along and he might as well give in and let fly the person he knows himself to be with someone he likes. He's stupidly candid, and often overly romantic when it comes down to it. He's got the heart of a poet, and never ceases to use the opportunity.
Since words will be his virtue in this relationship, he might as well grow into using them. There are other things to talk about, and he will get there as well. "Attractive nose, huh? Here I figured you'd admire my build, but hey, I'll go with nose." Max has never thought much about his nose, but if it's garnered attention, then he will enjoy every bit of it.
Taking his time, he smiles when Kaz relents and allows Max to get him a glass. Max knows what a deal it is, and wets his lips with a large grin as he wanders over to get the glass in question. He doesn't say anything about it, just pours three fingers and hands it over to Kaz before settling a little closer on the couch. Still not touching, but he can feel the heat from the other man's body. It makes him break out in a soft flush.
"I know that touch is not easy, and I will respect that. I am someone who enjoys physical contact a lot, but I also enjoy words and conversation. I think we can figure out a middle ground for now and a way to work forward together. I have armor as well. People that have hurt me, men in particular. I haven't been with one in a very long time because of it. Haven't even been attracted. You... you caught me off guard too." He smiles, because even though Kaz is caught off guard, Max is too. He may know his feelings, but the fact that he has them is a surprise to him. That he is so willing to be here with this man, stuns him. Yet, he can feel the flutter in his stomach still and the way his heart continues to ramble about in his chest as if horses are tapdancing-- forget running, they gave that up a while ago for top hats and canes.
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Since words will be his virtue in this relationship, he might as well grow into using them. There are other things to talk about, and he will get there as well. "Attractive nose, huh? Here I figured you'd admire my build, but hey, I'll go with nose." Max has never thought much about his nose, but if it's garnered attention, then he will enjoy every bit of it.
Taking his time, he smiles when Kaz relents and allows Max to get him a glass. Max knows what a deal it is, and wets his lips with a large grin as he wanders over to get the glass in question. He doesn't say anything about it, just pours three fingers and hands it over to Kaz before settling a little closer on the couch. Still not touching, but he can feel the heat from the other man's body. It makes him break out in a soft flush.
"I know that touch is not easy, and I will respect that. I am someone who enjoys physical contact a lot, but I also enjoy words and conversation. I think we can figure out a middle ground for now and a way to work forward together. I have armor as well. People that have hurt me, men in particular. I haven't been with one in a very long time because of it. Haven't even been attracted. You... you caught me off guard too." He smiles, because even though Kaz is caught off guard, Max is too. He may know his feelings, but the fact that he has them is a surprise to him. That he is so willing to be here with this man, stuns him. Yet, he can feel the flutter in his stomach still and the way his heart continues to ramble about in his chest as if horses are tapdancing-- forget running, they gave that up a while ago for top hats and canes.