"Probably impossible. You're like, unfairly gorgeous, for one thing," Noah said with a smile that matched Krem's. He knew his touch was cold, and tried to keep it light so it wouldn't be too much. Part of him threatened to spiral into that familiar place of self-loathing, of wanting his old body back, but he ignored it. Everything was so nice just then, he desperately wanted only to enjoy it.

He kissed the corner of Krem's mouth, then up his jaw, to his ear. He nipped Krem's earlobe with the barest hint of teeth before nuzzling behind his ear, moving down to kiss along his neck with the lightest touch of his lips.