"I think this is probably a good time. My schedule's suddenly wide open." This is easier. It's better. It's what he's used to, when everything else feels off kilter. If James remembers him being rough, he also remembers that he wanted it that way. That he liked it.

Rumlow wants to make sure that still stands- even if it's been completely different. He waits to see just how different it can be.

He isn't disappointed, not in the least, as James leans in to kiss him. It's the rarest fucking thing when his Soldier makes the first move. He remembers the last time, and it was so nice, but then.... James' kiss lands on his cheek, his hand reaching up to cup his face. It's the most unexpected thing he's ever experienced in his life.

He has to close his eyes, his hand flying to push through James's hair to he can turn his head and kiss him properly on the lips, licking into his mouth.