His breath feels suspended in his lungs for a few seconds until Michael nods back at him, says he wants Eli to say too. His mouth lifts into a pleased smile, just as Michael kisses him again, moving them backwards through the apartment. Eli's never been here. He doesn't know which direction Michael is taking them. He doesn't care. He just keeps his eyes shut, letting his mouth linger on Michael's for a moment, his heart speeding up in his chest as they walk.