Will accepts all the attention readily, something he never thought would come naturally to him. He looks pleased as he leans farther into the nuzzling, making it easier for Malcolm.
As for what Malcolm says, it's true- Will could've let the moment pass, could've pressed down his jealousy over Malcolm's awkward non-flirting with Shaw, ignored the unseen attention Malcolm was getting from Norton and Neal. He could've let it all go and worked on his own mess of a relationship history by himself.
...but it's not in his nature to deny himself, anymore. So where does choice fit in, there? Perhaps it's all merely semantics. Besides, hearing Malcolm choosing him back has him grinning like a kid with a school crush.
"Mmmhmmm," is his very eloquent response. And then, "I love that I make you smile like that."
Re: Before the port
As for what Malcolm says, it's true- Will could've let the moment pass, could've pressed down his jealousy over Malcolm's awkward non-flirting with Shaw, ignored the unseen attention Malcolm was getting from Norton and Neal. He could've let it all go and worked on his own mess of a relationship history by himself.
...but it's not in his nature to deny himself, anymore. So where does choice fit in, there? Perhaps it's all merely semantics. Besides, hearing Malcolm choosing him back has him grinning like a kid with a school crush.
"Mmmhmmm," is his very eloquent response. And then, "I love that I make you smile like that."