Grant returns the grin faintly. Alex tilts his head slightly and looks at him. Alex lifts his hand and kisses the tips of his fingers, one by one. And if you ever really want to hear me whine, I might. But I don't believe you do, right now.
Grant lets out a half-rueful sigh.
Sure it's not. Grant closes his eyes a moment. Well, it's not. Grant extricates his fingers gently, to take his own advice. An easy grin.