[ What Reggie had thought he might do next is be the one to put his palms on Derek's chest, to drive him back a step or two or at least get the point across that while he may not be super strong himself, he's still no shrinking violet-- still strong in his own right, and that's important to an alpha male, isn't it? Power respects power.
He also thought he might drop back down again to calm Moose, see if that didn't work to draw Derek back enough to create a bit of space. But apparently neither option is on the table now.
Moose barks again, growls, whimpers, but Reggie doesn't panic; his breathing does get deeper, far more shallow, and his eyes don't leave Derek's face except to occasionally -- very briefly -- glance in the vague direction of Moose's barks, then quickly return back to reestablish eye contact. He wets his lips slowly before speaking, wanting to make sure his voice will be level and not betray any unease. ]
I mean, try it. I might not mind. [ Slow breath, in and out. Reggie's head and shoulders straighten, fists clenching tightly like they're spring-loaded, just waiting to be fired. ] So what's the big deal, then? This weird obsession isn't mutual?
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He also thought he might drop back down again to calm Moose, see if that didn't work to draw Derek back enough to create a bit of space. But apparently neither option is on the table now.
Moose barks again, growls, whimpers, but Reggie doesn't panic; his breathing does get deeper, far more shallow, and his eyes don't leave Derek's face except to occasionally -- very briefly -- glance in the vague direction of Moose's barks, then quickly return back to reestablish eye contact. He wets his lips slowly before speaking, wanting to make sure his voice will be level and not betray any unease. ]
I mean, try it. I might not mind. [ Slow breath, in and out. Reggie's head and shoulders straighten, fists clenching tightly like they're spring-loaded, just waiting to be fired. ] So what's the big deal, then? This weird obsession isn't mutual?