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"Hush," you say, grabbing his wrist. "You're not a fool, Hadrian. But what you did was foolish."

"I know," Hadrian murmurs, and you swallow a gasp when his other hand suddenly holds your waist. "I won't do it again."

His smile changes then. It's wide and proud, and you'll be damned if it isn't almost cheeky. "I like when you scold me though," he admits in a whisper, his whole face completely red. You part your lips, but nothing comes out, for Hadrian ducks his head and captures them with his.