There. The relief of being so close to him was nearly palpable. His body was strong and hard against his own slimmer frame. Under any other circumstance, this would be too close, he wouldn't tolerate their foreheads touching.

"I suppose." His hand slid down Ray's side until he found the hem of his shirt, dipping beneath to splay over warm flesh. Maybe fewer clothes really would be for the best. It was awfully cold.

"... skin to skin's best. Right?"