[He was actually surprised Gabe wasn't pulling and walking away, since that was the usual tactic. It kept him right there, even if he waiting for the other shoe to drop. It was why he kept a grip on the older man's shirt and jaw, trying to encourage Gabe to look at him.]

Come on, you're not usually so forward, and we haven't kissed like that since the pollen, which was... well, it was great then and you haven't lost your touch now.

[It was just a bit of out character. They tended to stumble through feelings, even if they both knew they were there. After all, there was a lot of emotion between them and they had been through a lot.]

I mean... I'm not opposed, but... why all of a sudden? It's not the four years here, is it?