It was impossible not to think about how much things had moved on; only a few months previously, he would have had to coax Laurence to undo his trousers at all. As it was, it lifted his hips, squirming to help Laurence strip him entirely bare.

He lay back against the pillows, knees spread, eyes only for Laurence's face.

"I want you entirely," he said, hoping his meaning was clear enough. "I've waited long enough, Will. We both have."