Dale was still breathing hard when Patrick flopped down on top of him, one arm automatically moving to hold him close. He was naturally a bit of a snuggler, always had been, but didn't usually stick around after sex so never got to indulge.
"Much better," he said, the hand on Patrick's back moving up to play with his hair absently. He liked to touch and be touched and after sex was no exception. "Much easier not to think about anything. I should have been fucking around for weeks instead of worrying about this. Would have made life a lot more pleasant."