“Mnhmm.” Dal nodded, too, and moved closer so he could be the one to move into Gabriel’s personal space. He adored how respectful Gabriel’s always been. How he asked permission and didn’t assume that, even now that they’re a couple, certain liberties could be taken. Eventually, a time would come when neither of them would need to ask about things like small affections. But Dal’s secretly (or not so secretly) elated that Gabriel treats him this way.

“Can I help, too?”