He didn't want to think about what this might mean in the future, because that was when he tended to worry more and brood. Those feelings weren't going to ruin this trip or this morning with Vlad. They were both going to enjoy themselves without consequence.
He let his tongue flick out against Vlad's thumb as it studied his lower lip, and then he gave a beautiful little laugh. "So, I'm allowed to do this," the boy asked, pressing a kiss to the corner of his Master's mouth. "And this?" Another against his jaw. "And what about this?" His head tucked into the column of Vlad's throat, sucking gently and giving a little nibble.