'Mmmm.'

He lets the silence rest for a long while, just holding him as tight as he can. And then there's another sigh and he cuddles him even closer.

'Baby...' He stops, breaks off and tries to think of a way to word it. And briefly touches on the fact that damnit, he can't keep any secrets from this man. He supposes it comes from being that comfortable with him that emotions all show too easily.

'...I don't feel like I should, or have to, or need to.'

Pause again.

'I want to.'