[ If that’s the case. If it’s how Loki shows affection, that Tim can’t bring himself to ask for directly with an audience.
He’s not naturally physically affectionate, but Tim’s certainly not against it if he’s involved.
Billy, however… Tim doesn’t know what to make of that kind of casual touch. They say they’re friends, but friends don’t go petting each other’s hair in his experience.
Ruffle or noogie it, maybe. But then there’s the wink, and Billy’s married, although people cheat… it’s mixed signals everywhere, and Tim’s very aware of his relative lack of experience and familiarity to interpret them correctly.
Kinda hates how stupid he feels in this moment and how stepping out of the conversation would cast a spotlight on his potential overreact.
With a wary glance at Billy, Tim turns to Loki, and - oh. That’s. That’s a gorgeous smile, and Tim’s staring with one corner of his mouth pulled up in a dazed half smile. ]
Why, what did you do to the keys?
[ Sign him up for a dunce cap if it means getting looked at like that. ]
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[ If that’s the case. If it’s how Loki shows affection, that Tim can’t bring himself to ask for directly with an audience.
He’s not naturally physically affectionate, but Tim’s certainly not against it if he’s involved.
Billy, however… Tim doesn’t know what to make of that kind of casual touch. They say they’re friends, but friends don’t go petting each other’s hair in his experience.
Ruffle or noogie it, maybe. But then there’s the wink, and Billy’s married, although people cheat… it’s mixed signals everywhere, and Tim’s very aware of his relative lack of experience and familiarity to interpret them correctly.
Kinda hates how stupid he feels in this moment and how stepping out of the conversation would cast a spotlight on his potential overreact.
With a wary glance at Billy, Tim turns to Loki, and - oh. That’s. That’s a gorgeous smile, and Tim’s staring with one corner of his mouth pulled up in a dazed half smile. ]
Why, what did you do to the keys?
[ Sign him up for a dunce cap if it means getting looked at like that. ]