When Anatoly had stood, Lex had prepared to stand up right behind him to follow him to the bed, all to eager to continue where this was going. So he was a bit surprised when instead, Anatoly knelt and pushed him back into his seat.

This was new. Usually it was Lex who was the instigator, since he had more confidence and experience in this type of love making. While Anatoly was a quick learner, this was still a bit unexpected. A comforting hand came down to stroke his curls as Lex asked, "Tolya...are you sure?" He didn't question the other's intention or want...just wanting to be sure that Anatoly wasn't pushing himself out of his comfort zone just because of what happened.