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Along the way, is what I meant. When you're young, a four year difference is a lot.

No. I didn't set this up on the way. I won't say I haven't wanted it for a long time, but if you refuse me that will be that.

[ Breathes out slowly, relaxing. He trusts Tris's words, that Tris is honest with him. It's still fucked up, in all sorts of ways... but as long as Tris wasn't malicious, it helps. ]

I'm not refusing you.

[Ariel's face is a study. And Tris studies it. It's hard to fathom the problem even though he knows it is a problem to others.]

You haven't accepted either, I note.

There's a lot to think about. It's not so black and white!

[He sighs and reaches over, brushing his fingers through Jupiter's hair.]

Ever the worrier. Take what time you need.

[ Jupiter tenses up. ]

... what were you expecting?

[He lets his hand drop. As much as he wants to press, he does care for Jupiter, that's absolutely genuine, as twisted and warped as he is about certain things.]

Truthfully I try not to have expectations--it would just pressure you.

Do you really think I'd cave to a little pressure?

There are many kinds of pressure. After all, you've ever striven to live up to my expectations.

Your expectations?

I'm sure you live according to your own, but yes, mine as well. Or I would not rely on you so much.

I live how I like. It just happens to benefit you sometimes.

Oh? You've never wanted to just make me happy?

[ Flushes red...! ]

That's entirely different!

Is it really? Why don't you explain.

[What a terrible brother]

Yes, really! That's... that's all just for my own happiness in the end.

So making me happy makes you happy?

[Did you expect not to get teased Jupiter]

Right.

[ No, he won't be embarrassed by admitting that. It's been true and known for a long time. ]

Really Jupiter it's hard not to kiss you when you're this cute.

... then kiss me.

[He can't not. Well he could not, technically, but with an invitation so clear he sees no reason to hesitate. Leaning forward and taking Jupiter's chin in his fingers, tilting his head up so Tris can capture his lips in a sweet, lingering kiss, opening his mouth a little to coax Jupiter along. ]

[ Jupiter's more receptive this time, and why wouldn't he be? He brushes his lips firm against Tris's, exploring how they feel, and his hands move up to clench at Tris's shoulders. He's tense still, awkward, but he's trying. ]

[Tris for his part wraps an arm around his brother's waist and pulls him gently closer. Leading the kiss, letting Jupiter explore but licking at his lips lightly, seeking. He does nothing at all to conceal the intensity he's feeling, the want and need and love conveyed in the firm grip on Jupiter, the almost overwhelming way he holds and kisses him.]

[ Jupiter can't help but moan lightly into the kiss in response, built up need finally getting some form of release. He opens his mouth pliantly, inviting, wanting Tris to take him more, needing more of Tris.It's so easy to forget about the wrongness, with a kiss like this. ]