Edward sighed and, yes, he realised that it took a lot of nerve for him to be the one sounding exasperated right now, but he couldn't help it. This was a lot of work. However, he also understood it. "The reason that I am not letting this go, Jonathan, is not because you are just another challenge."

He did understand why Jonathan thought as much. "It's because when you brush your fingers through my hair like you just did, I feel like my nerve endings are standing at attention. Like an electric shock, if those could feel pleasant. Do you follow?"