Simon accepted the halt to his idle caresses with good grace and only the slightest pout indicating his disappointment. The alternative of entwining their fingers was just as good though and he gave Chris' hand a little squeeze.
"I had planned on that, yes," he admitted as he tucked his head neatly against the curve of the other boy's neck and shoulder. "I figured you wouldn't object to that," Simon smirked and gave Chris' hand another squeeze. "I like you a lot, like being with you, and when I like someone I want to be with them."