[ James found it more than just a little hard to breathe, face scrunching up as he tensed up, struggling in Steve's hold. His hands settled on Steve's arms, clinging tightly and tugging. He knew he couldn't really force Steve to let go as long as he had that iron grip on him, but he could try to urge him to let go. ]
Damn it, Steve. It'd be fucking great if you didn't-- crush me to death, you know?
[ He couldn't even respond properly, not until finally Steve eased his hold. He exhaled deeply in relief, hands still on Steve's arms, and he gave the bicep a hard pinch. Bit of revenge for squeezing him so hard.
His gaze flickered to meet Steve's, his lips pressing in, fighting back what he was sure would be an idiotic smile if he let it slip through. Instead his mouth just twitched a bit, corners upturned. ]
Say what words?
[ He may be playing stupid or he may genuinely not know what Steve meant. He'd just have to take the chance and decide whether he wanted to say it or not. ]
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Damn it, Steve. It'd be fucking great if you didn't-- crush me to death, you know?
[ He couldn't even respond properly, not until finally Steve eased his hold. He exhaled deeply in relief, hands still on Steve's arms, and he gave the bicep a hard pinch. Bit of revenge for squeezing him so hard.
His gaze flickered to meet Steve's, his lips pressing in, fighting back what he was sure would be an idiotic smile if he let it slip through. Instead his mouth just twitched a bit, corners upturned. ]
Say what words?
[ He may be playing stupid or he may genuinely not know what Steve meant. He'd just have to take the chance and decide whether he wanted to say it or not. ]