Nathaniel uses his other hand to open the tin of salve nearby, using it to slick Anders' hands as the hardness of his length works between them. They move together, slowly, for some time, sharing exquisite touches and kisses. Nathaniel loves this, the motion of their bodies as they try to touch everywhere they can, exploring his lover--his betrothed--outside before working inward. He wants Anders to be keening for it before he enters him.

When he can feel Anders' heartbeat quickening, he removes his hand from his cock, and gently turns Anders on his face. His hands encourage, rather than manipulate, his legs to close most of the way, and he sinks back on top, guiding the head of his cock down the crack of his ass until it reaches the seam between his legs. He thrusts in between those legs, so close that Anders can feel him gliding over his perineum with each movement.