@flirtinatrench ( His expression floods with relief and he nods just enough for it to be noticeable while still keeping their foreheads together )
I certainly can.
@GoldNeverLasts ( No remorse, just another chuckle with dimples at the sides of his wider smile and a gentle scratch under John's chin to reassure him. )
's fine. I got used to Noel, y'know. Made a new man out of the name for my friend and I.
Can relate, can't you?
@flirtinatrench I don't think you give yourself enough of it Charlie.
( The name slips so easily from his lips he almost doesn't realise he said it, when he doesn't his eyes widen slightly, searching the other's face for any kind of reaction )
@GoldNeverLasts ( Oh, oh no. That's really fucking cute.
He puffs his cheeks for a brief moment to keep his cool and hope the blush goes unmentioned. )
You give me too much credit, pretty.
( Noel won't let that trust be wasted; a playful nudge nose to nose; index hooked under his chin. )
@flirtinatrench ( He chuckles slightly and moves so that their foreheads touch )
How could I not.
( He smiles once again and looks at Charlie, his gaze soft and full of unguarded affection towards the detective )
@GoldNeverLasts ( Well, that was what he wanted, but still not what he expected ! Quite the pleasant surprise though, no reason to lie. )
Look at you, getting soft on me. Knew you liked me.
( He grins with a low chuckle, keeping their closeness to tease a little. )
@flirtinatrench Thank you.
( He swiftly leans forward and connects his lips with Charlie's, one of his hands coming up to cup the side of the man's face)