Thrawn had a stubborn streak, it seemed. Another thing to add to his file. Aden liked that though because challenging the stubborn types, pushing up against the boundaries of how much he could fight them on something, was always fun- at least when it was a partner he was reasonably sure wouldn't actually hurt him for doing so. Pulling this sort of stunt back in his own time with Jadus had landed him in a bit more hot water than he had expected at the time.

Having his hair pulled did pull a groan from him, and he dug his fingers into Thrawn's back, while the hand at his jaw fell to hold onto his shoulder.

Thrawn tugging him closer was a boon, really, since the way he was being held allowed him some respite from the tension of holding himself in that tiptoed position and he couldn't help but open his eyes to look at the other man as they kissed to study what he could see of his expression. His breath was coming quicker through his nose, the physical aspect definitely turning him on, but more than anything he was determined to win this impromptu competition of theirs.