The silence between them settles like candlelight; even without saying anything, warmth permeates between them, sparking between fingers and skin as Marius continues his soothing motions as they kiss. Just being able to provide such a simple touch thrills Marius and opens his mind to all the ways he'd like to show the other man his affections.

He gasps every time their lips part, always wanting more. Kissing, such a delicate, seemingly simple art; yet with Rat, Marius finds himself caught up in the intricate dance of their mouths moving together, colliding and recoiling with the sanguine, serpentine ease of the tide. He shivers a bit at the lack of hesitation, letting his hand curl into the edges of his hair.

He turns to fully face Rat, bringing his other hand to grasp the other side of his face. Everything about the other man begins to feel familiar to him, and he relishes the sensation, his nose brushing against Rat's as they continue to kiss. He feels illuminated in his presence.