Ernie hesitated for a moment then covered Terry's hand with his and moved it over to the upper left side of his chest where the burn scar could be felt even through the fabric of his shirt. "I want forget. I want to put it behind me," he said quietly. "But it's hard when I see this every day."
He smiled and reached out to caress Terry's cheek. "I think I feel the same way," he said shyly.
He blushed and smiled shyly when Terry said he was sexy. Only Daniel had ever said that to him before and he'd never been entirely sure if the man had meant it or whether it was just a glib line he used on everyone.
"You're beautiful," he whispered, brushing Terry's cheek again. "And yeah, soon... when we're ready."