Propped up in bed, head resting on his hand, Mickey watched Ian as he slept peacefully. Small, intimate moments like this didn’t happen often in their relationship. Even when they did, Mickey tended to fuck them up. But he did enjoy them when they occurred, like this. When he could just watch the redhead sleep.
It was bittersweet, though, because today was the day that Ian was going back to the North Side. It saddened him, not that he’d ever say that. He enjoyed his time with Ian. So much so, in fact, he was falling for Ian, though that was another thing he’d never admit.
Reaching out, he ran a hand through Ian’s hair, still amazed with just how soft it was. It was amazing how gentle Ian seemed at times, how innocent, and yet how rough and not innocent he could be. It was one of the alluring things about Ian.
He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to his lips before moving to grab a cigarette, lighting it up. He leaned against the wall, eyes closing as he took long drag, trying to think about literally anything but Ian’s leaving.