But as well as things are going, there’s one frustrating caveat to all of this. To the texting and whole “getting to know one another” thing that still keeps Mal out of arm’s reach. It’s that for the most part—when they’re not within the confines of the diner—Mal really only seems to want to talk about sex. And look, if that’s all Mal is willing to talk about? Rowan’s gonna talk about sex. A lot.

On a random Tuesday afternoon, he texts him the first thing that pops into his head.

[RC] What’s your favorite position?

[MS] prison guard

His response is immediate. He knows Mal works from home, but it’s still a pleasant surprise that he’s paying him the attention he should be paying to Excel spreadsheets.

[RC] ???

[RC] Never heard of that

[MS] you did it last week

[MS] prison-guard-07.gif

The gif of straight-up porn catches Rowan off guard, though it really shouldn’t given who he’s talking to. But now that he sees it, Rowan does remember it well. Mal on his knees with Rowan fucking into him from behind, holding his arms tight to his lower back as if he were in handcuffs. It was hot as shit, and Mal definitely seemed to enjoy it.

[RC] Ah, gotcha

[MS] or on my knees with my face pressed into the bed

[MS] like riding a lot too

[MS] my actual favorite though is missionary while i’m gettin choked

[RC] Too bad we can’t do your actual favorite

Rowan’s not expecting a reply to that.

[MS] yeah

[MS] got big hands man

[RC] Should have you ride me again though. Haven’t done that since the gb

[MS] yeah

[MS] next saturday?

[RC] Definitely

Rowan thinks the conversation is over, but Mal follows up with a less-than-common question of his own.

[MS] what’s yours

[RC] Assume you mean for topping? Guess it depends

[MS] yeah. depends on what

[RC] If I’m fucking someone I care about or not

[MS] why does that matter

[MS] fucking is fucking

[RC] Thanks Shakespeare

[RC] It does matter. To me at least

[MS] sap

[MS] so what you only fuck people in missionary if you love them

Well. No, but it does feel more special that way. But he’s not gonna tell Mal that. They kinda-sorta fucked that way during the gangbang, but that was about as far from romantic as you can get.

[RC] Not what I meant

[RC] I like missionary or spooning the best if there’s feelings involved

[RC] And just doggy if it’s a casual thing

[MS] you got a different favorite for bottoming

[RC] I don’t really do it enough to have a favorite

[RC] Probably riding though so I can still be in control