<span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Open Sans">“It won't be crowded here. Just the two of us,” Marcus assured with a smile as if that would make Luca happy to hear. Marcus did, in fact, believe he was doing Luca a favor getting him away from all that, even if it took from him his choice in the matter. Marcus seemed to relax as Luca did, accepting the touches and the easy conversation.<br/>
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“I like simple things. Chicken, steak, pasta like this. It's hard not to eat out with my schedule, but with you now I'm sure it'll change. I'll get you cookbooks or something. With you home it's the perfect time for you to learn.” Marcus didn't think it sounded that complicated. He didn't think Luca was stupid, and he had the idea of how he wanted his boyfriend to be. He didn't seem to think Luca would take up an issue with it. They headed upstairs after dinner without incident, and Marcus smiled as Luca showed his appreciation over the clothing.<br/>
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“I don't know your size. I guessed. You'll have to try them on to see if they fit,” Marcus admitted with another smile. “Would you try them on for me?”<br/>
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Luca trying on clothing was probably something he was used to, and Marcus couldn't say he would mind seeing that. Luca proceeded to take in the room and Marcus didn't assume he was having any thoughts of escape. He actually seemed pleased and Marcus trusted that he was genuinely happy with what he'd done. Marcus beamed. He couldn't have been happier, especially when Luca sat down and openly invited him to sit with him. It was how he expected Luca to act, and he was glad the young man seemed to be coming to his senses.<br/>
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“Of course I'll sit with you,” Marcus spoke and closed the distance between then, sliding in close. “It makes me happy to know you like it here.”<br/>
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Marcus' thoughts started south, thinking more about the other things that they'd get a chance to do as a couple. Still, he knew little enough about Luca, and his mind was filling the blanks with assumptions. He seemed naive and innocent, and so Marcus didn't want to push too fast, even if he wanted nothing more than to push Luca back into the comforter and climb over the top of him. Marcus was a ball of unresolved sexual tension, but he was determined to be good to his boyfriend and think of his needs as well.<br/>
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Still, there was no harm in running his hand up Luca's back and pressing his lips to his. He leaned forward to close the distance between them, hoping the alcohol made him as receptive as it had the night before. The way he spoke made it seem like affection was what he wanted, and Marcus had no issue with that. He wanted them to grow close and spend a lot of time together. He told himself Luca had just needed some time to process, and the time spent in the basement had been good for him.</span></span>