close enough that he can feel Nate's presence like a buzz under his skin, even without touching

I adore this line and I'm not even sure why.

There's a stifled noise from Nate, and then he's tugging Brad's hand to his own lips, licking the palm and fingertips before sucking Brad's thumb into his mouth.

Guh. Ngl, there was a stifled noise from me too. Oh, Nate o_o

Brad makes do.

Eeeeeee best ending line ever (it's like "I am assured of this" for Nate).

I love it I love it I love it, hope to see more from you in the future :D