[ fear is probably the most likely reasoning for his hesitance - fear of rejection, if you wanted to get into the nitty gritty. as good as he was with reading the patterns of wallace's decisions and reactions, he was still wishy-washy. unpredictable. capable of changing course at the drop of a hat. it's never been anything more than a slight nuisance before, but now it scares him.
but that fear is slightly alleviated when he feels wallace pressing closer, with his hands seemingly unable to find a place to rest themselves. it makes him feel safe (and above all, desired), making it easier to let go and fall into the rhythm of their duet. he doesn't mind wallace's slightly awkward forwardness - instead, he welcomes it by kissing back with vigour and keeping himself open for his partner to explore. it's when he feels his tongue teasing at his mouth that he lets out what could easily be classified as a pleasured hum, unable to hold it back. ]
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but that fear is slightly alleviated when he feels wallace pressing closer, with his hands seemingly unable to find a place to rest themselves. it makes him feel safe (and above all, desired), making it easier to let go and fall into the rhythm of their duet. he doesn't mind wallace's slightly awkward forwardness - instead, he welcomes it by kissing back with vigour and keeping himself open for his partner to explore. it's when he feels his tongue teasing at his mouth that he lets out what could easily be classified as a pleasured hum, unable to hold it back. ]