A real actual giggle escapes him when it happens again, which would be embarrassing if the whole situation weren't ridiculous and, well, cute. Johnny is distantly aware that he's moved way beyond any impression of himself as 'cool', at least too cool for a little childish delight over fluffy bird wings.

"Oh my god," he says when Gabe does it on command. "Yes, you are definitely the most majestic birdman I have ever dated." He glances at the wing to try and create a mental marker for where he was in the brushing process, then wanders back over to Gabe himself and hugs him from behind.

"I am having fun." He kisses Gabe on the cheek. "And you know, like, even after months living here, with you, that's still, like... kind of a big deal for me. So thank you."

Ugh. His stomach twists a little. Too much. He clings on anyway, because it's true and there is no one to impress, Johnny, there's just you allowing yourself to be honest.