It is a strange sort of thrilling. In a way it's tempting to just try and rush things to affirm that yes, they are now boyfriends. And yet, as that is now way too intimidating, Howard's more comfortable taking it slowly. Possibly glacially slowly. That kiss may be the further boundary mark for many a month, Cedric.

And yet he knows Cedric will respect that. There's a novel feeling of security that comes with that. And that just makes him want to cuddle up to Cedric more. Maybe tonight, if he works up the nerve.

"Maybe I'll try that sometime. Just to surprise you."