Dash nestled further into Ezra's shoulder, emboldened when the other teen didn't throw him off at once. He smelled brilliant, even wet, and there wasn't an ounce of fat on the lithe body between the Padawan's arms.
"I know what that's like, stuff just happening. I've spent way too long worrying about it" Dash said softly. "Don't make my mistake". Kashyyyk had started to make him feel differently about his own bursts of power and he was a lot less anxious since he started trying to embrace them. Maybe he could help Ezra do the same.
"Only when I'm mad" Dash joked, referring to icy lips "but you're pretty hard to be mad at". He flushed when Ezra brought up the lemonade and it hurt to see his little face so confused, especially when it had been so close to a smile. "I was babbling" his eyes closed "please don't hate me for it. I'd never thought beyond that cafe, never dreamed we would come sailing - which is amazing by the way". A small part of him wanted Ezra to just try to throw him overboard, he would make sure he went over first.
The sun glinted above a small island just ahead, which seemed to be where Ezra was heading. Dash was taken aback when he was offered the wheel, but it was an exciting chance he couldn't pass up.
"Ok then" he breathed, taking hold of the polished circle. He'd always been an average pilot, hopefully this wasn't harder than that. He nudged the wheel left and right, watching with glee as the prow turned in response.
Ezra started telling him about how it all worked and Dash lapped it up, enjoying hearing the other teen talk about his passion and taking it all in. Dash's handling wasn't perfect all the same, and a bit more spray than before seemed to leap into the air. Ezra's arms reached around him occasionally, making sure they actually ended up where they were going. "I can see why you like this so much" Dash said excitedly.
He felt very safe there, with Ezra's voice in his ear and his long arms around him and the wheel. Content and relaxed, he was amazed when, not only did he not crash, he was able to bring the Zephyr into the shallows of a small beach on the island.
"Will I make First Mate?" he asked, blue eyes seeking approval. Who knew if they even had first mates, but he could get a taste for this boat racing stuff.
The island was pretty idyllic and looked like they might actually have it all to themselves. Dash couldn't decide if he wanted to explore or just sit and talk to Ezra all night on dry land. Day pass or not, he didn't want this one to end.
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