[Maybe not forever, but- they can work on it. If he can sort it once, he can manage it again, probably, although it might be a bit harder if he has to explain everything from his perspective.
Later. For now, at least he can still make sure his fingers are linked properly with Billy's, squeeze his hand gently, all the little gestures that aren't so much about anything but reassurance.]
But if you need space, I guess we need to work out what you're comfortable with in the mean time.
[Billy doesn't always appreciate being touched if he's not happy, so as much as Teddy would like to be able to just kiss his boyfriend and maybe hold him for a bit- better stick to Billy's comfort level, for a while.]
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[Maybe not forever, but- they can work on it. If he can sort it once, he can manage it again, probably, although it might be a bit harder if he has to explain everything from his perspective.
Later. For now, at least he can still make sure his fingers are linked properly with Billy's, squeeze his hand gently, all the little gestures that aren't so much about anything but reassurance.]
But if you need space, I guess we need to work out what you're comfortable with in the mean time.
[Billy doesn't always appreciate being touched if he's not happy, so as much as Teddy would like to be able to just kiss his boyfriend and maybe hold him for a bit- better stick to Billy's comfort level, for a while.]