Adrian stared at him for a long pause, not sure what to say. He knew, in theory, that it was a good idea, that it would stop him freaking out in front of people but Adrian liked being kept on his toes at the same time. "That could probably be a good idea," he admitted finally, smiling.
"I never thought I'd talk too much but now I'm starting to change my mind," he said, returning Stephen's kiss and biting at his lower lip. "I'm okay now, I promise. I just had to get it out of my system. I- Thank you," he said finally, looking at him. "You know, not so many people would be so accepting of their husband's past as a serial killer."