When Eli moved closer, Shannon took it as invitation to wrap his arm around his boyfriend. He shifted a bit so he could tuck Eli's head up under his chin and essentially cocoon him in his warmth and make him comfortable. It was one of the best uses of his atypical natural temperature: snuggling up with loved ones. Eli's yawn did not go unnoticed, but Shannon was going to let him settle down on his own time.

"Speaking of next time... When will that be? Are there rules for this kind of thing?" he asked curiously. The whole activity in general seemed pretty mired in rules for good reason. Why would this be different?