Ragnar paused when he felt Athelstan tense up, brushing a few kisses across his shoulder and the back of his neck while he waited for him to relax again. He pressed a firmer kiss to the back of Athelstan's neck when he felt him relax, easing his hips forward again, still just as slowly.

Pressing forward until his hips were flush against Athelstan, he stilled, now able to lean over Athelstan, nudging the side of his face with his nose and peppering a few light kisses to his cheek until Athelstan turned to meet his lips for a deep kiss, full of the same emotions Athelstan was feeling.

"Alright?" He mumbled softly against Athelstan's lips, unable to wait for an answer before stealing another kiss. He broke the kiss again to give Athelstan a chance to answer, fingers stroking over Athelstan's hip.