⠀ ( he’ll be up for several hours more at this point, massage slowed & shifted into idle touching along the jet black strands at his fingertips upon noticing kitt’s unconscious state. he’s safe here! & missing a good show at that. ) ⠀

⠀ ( when it comes to risks, perhaps michael has rubbed off on kitt more than he knows. massaging near to kitt’s ear, hands innocently intertwined & combining heat at this point. ) ⠀ that sounds better than torture. i’ll take it. ⠀

⠀ for starters, uh, pleasurable. heavenly or soothing, pleasant and enjoyable. wouldn’t you agree? ⠀ ( to be able to interlock & touch hands with kitt is still an image he’d never thought possible, lightened caresses returned. ) ⠀

⠀ i’m sorry, partner, but i just don’t believe that. ⠀ ( if his body language has anything to show for it. michael’s unoccupied hand slides closer where he knows kitt will eventually find it, the one buried in his hair scratching away. ) ⠀

⠀ what is it, kitt? ⠀ ( his attention has since returned onto the tv, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. massageeee. ) ⠀

⠀ ( hm? looking down at him, his hand finding kitt’s head & providing soft rubs on his scalp similar to before. no different than when he pats his hood or roof, he assumes. ) ⠀

⠀ ( so fooled.. maybe kitt is cold. he usually always takes the majority of the covers. fixes them, arm pulled out & laid stretched across the pillows. ) ⠀

⠀ ( jammie THIEF. kitt still raids his dresser apparently. watching a little tv before bed. ) ⠀

⠀ ( kitt’s ego is so inflated he has no choice but to stay afloat. tripping up a second time was completely out of the picture. don’t be dramatic. it’s chilly. a warm shower is a must. ) ⠀

⠀ i believe you’re right. beautiful work, pal. try not to lose your footing on the way in. ⠀ ( wink! as quickly as he gained a smidge of nervousness, he loses it, hands in his coat pockets. he’ll lead them inside. ) ⠀

⠀ ( no.. but being referred to as a natural romantic by none other than kitt stirs something inside of him. maybe it’s the atmosphere or the event taking place emphasizing it. ) ⠀ it’s a phrase, pal. a way to put a real nice feelin’ into words. ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ ( cheeks slightly redden, eyes settling somewhere off to the side while he composes an answer & slows the pooling in his face. ) ⠀ not always. they just got a good way of makin’ one feel warm inside. ⠀ ( braving the act of eye contact again. ) ⠀

⠀ …that’s what someone told me, but i don’t know what it means. ‘cause i’ve done everything i know to try and make you mine. ⠀ ( the song continues even as he’s found himself being the spun rather than the spinner, executing the motion ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ ( got him there. michael can only smirk & shake his head, snickering softly as small steps are taken to begin an emerging dance sequence. eyes on their feet for starters, a breath taken. ) ⠀ love will abide, take things in stride. ⠀ * ♪ ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ now what gave you that impression? ⠀ ( he asks, reassigning a tighter grip on kitt’s hand, his other arm snuck around the small of his back. ) ⠀ all you’ve gotta say is that you want me to sing to you again, which i’m happy to do. ⠀

⠀ ( whatever boosts his dancing confidence! michael will take what he can get, following & minding his longer strides. ) ⠀

⠀ ( takes it, squeezing lightly. ) ⠀ that’s right. ⠀

⠀ depends. will you prove me wrong? ⠀

⠀ ( looks him over with that same, wolfish grin he’s adopted here lately. eyebrow raised. ) ⠀ what are you tryin’ to say? that you could do it now if the situation arose? ⠀

⠀ i can safely say i don’t dislike it as much as rush hour traffic. ⠀ ( the world needs rain. unlike traffic. ) ⠀ wouldn’t want you to bust your tail out there, so dancings gotta be off the table, pal. ⠀

⠀ ( NO HE CAN’T. ⠀ * 💧 ) ⠀ of course i do, but you’re entitled to do as you please at the same time. ⠀ ( just smile, knight. ) ⠀ anywho. moving back around to the weather there’s not much we can do, is there? ⠀ ( overlooking the windows. ) ⠀

⠀ don’t you love it when people marvel at your capabilities? you didn’t have to put a stop to it all because of little ol’ me. ⠀ ( he’s not sure how to accept what he just felt. cheering kitt on feels like the right thing to do. ) ⠀

⠀ ( & why is kitt following him!! he had a lady right there at his fingertips. is he that unable to be trusted? ) ⠀ kitt, cast aside your weather forecasting for just a second. that young woman was clearly wanting the conversation to last longer. ⠀

⠀ ( what is she so shy for all of a sudden. small glance. moving on. ) ⠀ evening, kitt. the atmosphere isn’t the same without me in it, is it? ⠀ ( he keeps the smile short & the patience for the situation SHORTER! continuing his stride. ) ⠀

⠀ ( rainy day slow dayyyy. right off the bat he can tell he’s catching sight of a one sided conversation, but he can’t help but notice a hidden ping of possessiveness. a feeling that disperses almost as quickly as it were registered. ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ ( movements slowing.. starting to doze. ) ⠀

⠀ ( that’s the point. a relaxed kitt is a happy kitt, playing with a singular strand. ) ⠀

⠀ ( settled down again, massaging his fingers through kitt’s hair. ⠀ * ♨️ ) ⠀

⠀ ( glances.. navigating over him using the palm of his hand until he finds his back. rubbing with a yawn. he’s safe in here! ) ⠀

⠀ ( he’ll welcome a cuddle as usual, however a brief lightning strike & following rumble of thunder has him sitting up slightly, blinking groggily. ) ⠀

⠀ ( he only starts to release the hold he has on kitt once he’s sure his balance has been restored, turned with caution & remaining at his side. ) ⠀ i’d rather it be neither of us. what do ya say we get inside before it gets worse out here? ⠀ ( hand ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ ( a very human experience coming from you, kitt.. it happens in the beat of a heart, michael’s touch closing around kitt’s wrist & correcting his misstep, other hand finding purchase on the small of his back. kitt would find himself pulled ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ kitt, it’ll take a lot more than that to knock me down. ⠀ ( biting back. ⠀ * 😬 ⠀ maybe he should get them inside before karma strikes him, or rather trips him. noting the thunder in the distance. ) ⠀ alright. you win. ⠀ ( pulls on his wrist. come on! ) ⠀

⠀ is that your way of saying you aren’t having fun? ⠀ ( brow raise, smile persisting. ) ⠀

⠀ well it’s your heart! that talks you into stayin’ where you are. love will turn you around, turn you around～♪ ⠀ ( humming, his fingertips lightly digging into kitt’s damp figure as to keep from potentially losing him, eyes intense. ) ⠀

⠀ ( that’s what makes it all the more enjoyable! let him serenade you.. ) ⠀well it’s your mind. that tricks you in believin’ everytime! love will turn you around, turn you around ～♪ ⠀( dipped & guided up again, the smaller man pulled into the next steps. ) ⠀

⠀ ( GOTCHA, fingers trapping him & yanking him into the driveway, his body pulled seamlessly into a dancers hold. ) ⠀ only how to live, of course. ⠀ ( TWIRLLLL! ⠀ * 😁 ) ⠀

⠀ i’m still livin,’ pal. ⠀ ( he says with a grin, testing the waters here & offering out his hand. ) ⠀ let me show you something. ⠀

⠀ ( he escaped through the garage!! really he doesn’t see the issue here! ) ⠀ yes, kitt? ⠀

⠀ ( smiling right back at him from outside. gotta catch him first. ) ⠀

⠀ ( all good on his end. he’ll be here! curling up. ) ⠀

⠀ ( thank you, sighing. ) ⠀

⠀ ( he’ll definitely be in tip-top shape come monday morning. pulling at the covers. ) ⠀

⠀ ( sneaky. he’s not picking up on it, if anything he’s gotten closer himself subconsciously. naturally gravitative to another. ) ⠀

⠀ they’re good in moderation, kitt. ⠀ ( not mouthfuls at a time. ) ⠀

⠀ ( picks all of them off save for a few & pops them into his mouth. so pickle-y. lightly cringing. ) ⠀

⠀ ( can we address the elephant in the room. lifts the top bun on his burger.. there’s like twelve pickles on only one half. didn’t know he ordered the pickle edition, looking at it all dumbfounded. ) ⠀

⠀ ( not at all. with the meals dispersed & car in park, michael swings the driver side door open, & with the window rolled down kicks his legs up for a much needed stretch. rid the tension. enjoy the night air. ) ⠀

⠀ don’t mention it. ⠀ ( he appears elated that kitt has graduated from juice boxes since their last sneaky visit, seamlessly placing their orders & paying. GRUB TIME. ⠀ * 😋 ) ⠀

⠀ ( snickers, slowing the car & pulling into the restaurant’s lot. ) ⠀ same thing as last time? but with a soda, how’s that sound? ⠀