[ he does his best to brace himself, against -- feelings. this isn't Flynn's fault, and if he focuses on that -- on not wanting to make the older boy feel awkward -- then maybe... maybe it'll help.
but it still... feels nice. warm and soft and light, the gentlest pressure Flynn could probably manage. he appreciates it, even if he's a little stiff in response.
...and then seconds go by, and there's no confetti, and the walls don't come down.