It only takes a few seconds to draw close to him again, that knot loosening for a moment. No qualifiers, no conditions to his answer. Only an answer, as certain as he's ever been.
"Yes."
And happier still to know that he's given him some of that in turn. He wants to be good for him, to be better than Brandon. Better than being alone. That seems a short order, but considering the baggage that comes along with him...
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"Yes."
And happier still to know that he's given him some of that in turn. He wants to be good for him, to be better than Brandon. Better than being alone. That seems a short order, but considering the baggage that comes along with him...