[ See, boyfriend? If you just soldier through the awkward, awesome things happen! ]
Good... I like when you have a good time. [ Or rather, he likes Helix happy because it's such a rare thing and really should happen a lot more often.
He takes a moment to nuzzle against the soft, white fronds on Helix's head before deciding that no, standing like this really wasn't enough. Tightening the embrace around Helix's shoulders some, Aidan slowly and carefully let himself fall down onto the sand into a sitting position, dragging the smaller boy with him in the process. It might not be the most graceful thing, but at least they wouldn't break any bones.]