When he closed his eyes, he was left with just the awareness of his own body, of the shape of his throat as he breathed heavily, of where his outer boundaries changed shape and disappeared - blending with the warmth of Val's body, with the affection of his touch; and he felt as if his whole being was being pulled towards him, their wanting entwined. A scorching, overpowering shiver forced Adrien's eyes open wide; he recognized the approaching feeling, and so did Val's smile.