[Mint]

Mello pressed back gently- his own arms going around Near and scooping him up- he couldn't have done it like that when they were kids. One arm holding the tiny boy against him, Mello's other came around and held the back of Near's head- keeping him in place as their kiss deepened slowly. After a moment, Mello's mouth opened slightly and parted Near's lips just enough for his tongue to slip inside and carefully meet the tip of Near's.