"Oh god." Blair breathed. "I did this."

"Don't be stupid." I growled. My eyes refocused abruptly. "Okay-- I can see now. It's okay."

"It's not." He'd gone pale. "Jim, I'm sorry, I didn't think--"

"Would you stop?" I snapped. "You've got nothing to be sorry about."

"--should've known it'd push your buttons, you never-- I never meant--"

"Dammit, Sandburg!" I grabbed his arm. "Close your eyes."

He froze. Didn't even blink. I kissed him anyway.

Eventually he shut his eyes. I kept mine open, though. I may be inexperienced here, but damned if I'm going in blind.

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