a prospect not unconsidered : jealousy ( 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐘 ! ) always was so terribly romantic , consider him charmed . death’s prevalence mere smudges striking flame to celluloid film spanning millennium ––––––– will you kill for me ? a question no longer requiring an answer . it’d warm his heart , if it was at all capable of such banalities anymore . intrigue upturns mouth at threat , diffidence cloying at sparkle in eye . king very nearly smiles , ‘til finger punctuates point with a tap . steve’s lucky russell has taken to fondness , otherwise digit’d be snapped in two like a slender twig . instead , palm comes to possessive hold at younger’s cheek , thumb brushing skin of ear as gaze rises to hold hazel’s . ❛ oh , i wouldn’t dare even dream of such a thing , sugarplum . ❜ you are mine , & i , yours . legality of marital status , aside . ❛ this little . . . arrangement between mister compton & i’s strictly business , i promise you . ❜