"I do smell nice. Most boys think they just can spray themselves down with some gross bodyspray and they'll be good. Nah, a good shower gel and aftershave is what you need." Axel wasn't going to pretend like he wasn't flattered, he was, he smelled nice and it was about time someone comment on it that wasn't James. And usually James only said it when he wanted something out of Axel.

"I'm not flawless. Trust me. Standing next to the handsome boy genius? Not feeling massively without flaws. Still, doesn't bother me much." Axel was a rent boy, he stole, he got drunk, high and he had an arrest record. He wasn't really dating material, not for a good boy like Hartley but he had his own unique charm. "I don't need to be perfect, I just need to be hot."

Axel grinned and leaned over, pulling them to a halt so he could steal a kiss. They were right by the center now, may as well take advantage. "And a pretty good kisser. That's always important."