[ Will was well aware that this moment could go either way. James had walked away from him countless other times and the ex-profiler didn't fool himself into believing that if his friend really intended to walk away, he wouldn't be out that window in a blink.
It was one of the risks of ... this ... whatever it was growing between them. That one day James was going to set his mind to running and he'd be gone before Will could blink. But with risk came reward and as his friend gathered him close, Will went willingly into the embrace.
He was gently amused at how careful James was, though Will was in no way shy in the wrap of his own arms in return. Firm, perhaps surprisingly strong given his small frame, he didn't cling but he did make sure his friend could feel the welcome and want (not sexual, just yet, rather I like hugging you) in his own hold.
If James really stopped to think about how Will discreetly went out of his way to avoid even the most casual of contact from strangers, then hopefully this hug would carry even more weight.
Laying his head against James' shoulder, Will chuckled at the words. ]
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It was one of the risks of ... this ... whatever it was growing between them. That one day James was going to set his mind to running and he'd be gone before Will could blink. But with risk came reward and as his friend gathered him close, Will went willingly into the embrace.
He was gently amused at how careful James was, though Will was in no way shy in the wrap of his own arms in return. Firm, perhaps surprisingly strong given his small frame, he didn't cling but he did make sure his friend could feel the welcome and want (not sexual, just yet, rather I like hugging you) in his own hold.
If James really stopped to think about how Will discreetly went out of his way to avoid even the most casual of contact from strangers, then hopefully this hug would carry even more weight.
Laying his head against James' shoulder, Will chuckled at the words. ]
I get that alot.