"Go ahead," Prince said gently.
"I'm sorry," Finn said, his tone so soft it touched Prince’s heart.
Prince slid a hand beneath Finn's chin and lifted his face so he could look at him properly."What are you apologizing for?"
He was relieved when none of his intimate touches were rebuffed.
"I made you worry.I avoided you because of my insecurities, and for being an idiot."Finn's fingers curled around Prince's wrist."Maybe this isn't the right time to say this."He paused, gathering his courage."But I like you.Maybe 'like' is too simple a word, but my feelings for you are real.Strong."His voice trembled slightly."I don't know when it happened or what specific moment started it.I just know it was before I came to the resort.I planned on taking it to my grave, never telling you how I felt.But when I fell…" He swallowed."It made me realize I shouldn't wait."
"If you're a fool, then so am I.I've always prided myself on being confident," Prince said softly, not letting Finn carry the weight of vulnerability alone."But you have more courage than I do, Finn."He smiled faintly as he cupped Finn's face in his hands."Like you, I don't know exactly when it started.But the moment I realized what I was feeling, I ran."
Prince saw the confusion in Finn’s eyes, so he continued.
"The night you showed up at the resort, I originally wanted to help you out of a bind, but then I watched you playing in the snow.That was the moment it hit me that I wanted you in my life."His thumb brushed gently along Finn's cheek."Hearing your laughter.Seeing you happy.It did something to me.My heart would not slow down.It shocked the hell out of me.I’ve never been instantly attracted to someone just hearing them being happy."
He exhaled slowly."I used business as an excuse to stay close to you while I tried to figure myself out.Even then, I wasn’t ready to admit it.I told myself you were my son's friend.I questioned the timing.I worried about hurting your friendship.But none of that stopped me from wanting you."
His gaze softened."It may seem sudden to everyone else.It does not feel sudden to me."
Prince paused, licking suddenly dry lips.
"When I proposed that we become business partners, I thought it was the safest way to keep you near me."His voice lowered."I won't say it's love.Not yet.But Finn, my feelings for you are strong.Strong enough that I've been jealous of my own son's closeness to you."
If Prince had more to say, the words caught in his throat when Finn leaned forward and pressed his soft lips to his.Finn closed his eyes, leaving Prince momentarily stunned, his breath stolen by the unexpected contact, but he quickly gave in.His lashes lowered as he gently parted his lips, accepting the kiss.
Finn's lips trembled softly against his, as if his earlier confidence had waned and whatever emotions he had been trying to hide came bubbling to the surface, waiting for Prince to take control.Prince didn’t rush, even though he wanted to devour Finn whole.He slowly teased Finn's lips, tenderly pulling him closer, softly brushing his mouth, swallowing his breathy moans.
Prince knew he should pull back and give Finn time to adjust.They had just confessed their feelings for each other and should take things slower.But in this moment, feeling Finn's fear made him yearn to comfort him.So he stopped hesitating and swept his tongue inside Finn's slightly parted mouth.Finn melted into him as Prince felt Finn's fear slowly melt away.
Prince didn’t slow down.He deepened the kiss, one hand cradling Finn's jaw and the other steadying him, pouring everything he could not yet say into the slow, grinding press of his mouth against Finn's.
Don't go too hard,kept chanting in the back of his mind, a constant reminder of Finn's injuries.But it was a difficult task because he could feel and taste Finn's need.To Prince, it wasn’t enough.He wanted Finn to give him more.He nibbled and sucked on Finn's mouth and tongue, taking what he could.Prince's lungs burned for air, but he didn’t care.In just a short time, he was growing addicted to Finn's lips.
The more he tried to restrain himself, the more his control wavered.Their mouths moved in sync as their tongues teased, twined, and curled, saliva pooling between them as his stomach burned with need.Prince slowly released Finn's mouth and pulled back just a bit, tracing the seam of Finn's lips with the tip of his tongue, giving them both time to breathe, before capturing his mouth again.This time, the kiss lingered.His hunger was growing deeper, and he was losing control, or so he thought.
Prince's body grew hot, his cock twitching with interest, but he paid it no mind as his hand slipped from Finn's jaw to his waist, fingers spreading and tightening just enough to pull him closer.Their chests pressed together, the solid line of Prince's body aligning with Finn's.Prince was still being careful of Finn's injuries, keeping a firm hold on him and practically pulling him onto his lap, praying Finn wouldn’t grind or roll his hips, because the gods knew Prince would not be able to handle it.
Finn moaned against his lips, the sweetest and sexiest sound Prince had ever heard, making him lightheaded with lust.From Finn's scent to his taste, Prince still wanted more.He wanted to push Finn down and take far more than an intense kiss.But he forced himself to slow down.He stroked his thumb along Finn's cheek, grounding himself, even as his hand remained at Finn's waist, their bodies still close enough that the heat between them was undeniable.
Their lips moved together, unhurried yet charged, as if they were memorizing the shape of each other.Finn's fingers tightened in the fabric of Prince's coat, not subtly this time.Not shy, but a silent request, and Prince understood it.He answered by deepening the kiss just enough to make a promise.His mouth pressed more firmly to Finn's, his tongue sliding against his in a slow, deliberate stroke that spoke of everything he was holding back.
When he finally pulled away, it was only by a fraction, his forehead resting against Finn's, both of them breathing harder than they should have been.
"When you're better," Prince murmured against his lips, his voice rough with restraint, thick with everything he was forcing himself to deny, "I won't hold back."
Finn's eyes darkened at that, his desire showing, no longer hidden behind hesitation.
Prince brushed his mouth over Finn's once more, softer this time but no less meaningful, lingering just long enough to promise more, before easing back.He didn’t want to stop touching Finn now that they had laid everything out in the open.There was no way he was staying away from him.He just prayed to every god in the universe that Finn could handle his clinginess.
"Are you two done talking?"
Prince growled low in his throat and snapped his head to the side, glaring at Bevin for interrupting their moment, the muscles in his jaw ticking in irritation.Of course, Bevin looked completely unbothered by it and even smiled, clearly testing Prince's limits, the hint of amusement in his eyes only making it worse.
"Stop growling," Finn whispered, drawing Prince's attention back to him, his voice soft but firm.
"But…" Prince began, frustration still simmering beneath his skin, but he didn’t get to finish.Finn leaned in and kissed him, cutting off the protest before it could fully form.
"We'll finish when he leaves," Finn said, softly caressing Prince's cheek, the gentle touch steady and soothing, calming him almost instantly.
