[ A gruff huff of laughter forced it's way from Otabek's chest at JJ's reaction, it was why he did it. He knew he could get away with it, knew that showing that side of him to JJ made the other happy, and also knew the Canadian would try to warm up his hands...which was always a plus.

At the question he shrugged, gripping the others hands back. They were like fire against his icy fingers but it helped to melt the icy in the digits. ]

Honestly, I forgot my usual riding gloves for home.

[ Normally he'd wear something better in his home town, or other places where it was equally cold. However even two months later he was still getting his habits from the previous season trained out to make room for his usual routines for the off-season.

When the elevator doors opened, Otabek walked in without letting go of JJ's hand. Little things like this that he'd do for JJ, little affectionate things that most would think odd for him. He did them to see that soft smile that JJ seemed to reserve only for him, a smile that made him feel lighter. ]

So, anything I should know before we get up to the room or is it all a surprise?