（ he nudges sasuke's thighs further apart so he can settle on the bed, warm palm cupping the boy's balls as he does, in a ginger, loving hold. he kisses them too, laving at the sack with his tongue. everything is achingly slow, methodical and exacting, as singleminded now in the pursuit of sasuke's enjoyment as he was in his pain. ）

I wanted to take my time anyway. Even if you can't get off, it's fine — just stop me when it's too much, okay? （ a pause. then: ） Would it help if you took some of my energy? （ ah, hold on — ） Not to come faster or because I'd be upset if you can't get off, I meant — just to feel more rested.