"It doesn't have to," he says absently, and jesus, he's lost in that ridiculous smirk. How easy would it be to grab a hold of the other's soft curls and pull? Bringing the other closer to him with a simple touch?

He can read a room. He's very good at reading a room, it's how he survived even before prison. Even if he didn't, that smile pretty much tells anyone what's on Benedict's mind. He's honestly surprised, he didn't take Benedict for this sort.

(Not that he's complaining)

"It can wait."