[He smiles faintly. It's worth that expression, regardless of what he decides.
His gaze drops to his lips on his fingers. It's so unbelievably tender. It fills him with warmth. He cups his cheek again when allowed, his thumb gentle, tracing the line from his nose to the corner of his mouth.]
All right. I'm glad you understand. I'm glad I could finally tell you.
[He strokes his hair back behind his ear, draws the edge of his thumb down the side of his throat.]
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His gaze drops to his lips on his fingers. It's so unbelievably tender. It fills him with warmth. He cups his cheek again when allowed, his thumb gentle, tracing the line from his nose to the corner of his mouth.]
All right. I'm glad you understand. I'm glad I could finally tell you.
[He strokes his hair back behind his ear, draws the edge of his thumb down the side of his throat.]