Ray smirked at that. Even if it was a joke, that was one thing Asher was never going to get, not as long as he was with Ray.

Getting things back up to speed, he pulled away all unnecessary clothing and lifted himself off his knees just high enough and long enough to cover Asher's mouth with his own again. It was a slower kiss than before, intended to catch his attention and hold it.

"And maybe next year I'll make that fantasy come true too," he whispered, before sinking back down. Asher had blown his candle out without hassle or delay; it was only fair that he got the same treatment in return.