That first contact raises goosebumps, and Teddy smiles for a moment against Billy's mouth. He shifts his weight, knees carefully lifting and dropping, avoiding anything important or potentially sensitive, until the line of his body from rib to hip is settled against Billy's.

Teddy feels like his heart could conceivably beat its way out of his chest. He's sure Billy can feel it. Curious, he tilts his head to press his mouth against Billy's neck, taking a leisurely moment to taste the salt on his skin and see if he can feel his pulse, there.