"And then," he continued, just smiling at him, even as he seemed to understand, "I found that you were willing to give a little. You compromised with me and not just in bed, though that's where it started. Next thing I knew, regardless of what you are, I was finding myself completely attached and that's when I ran."

Wylie brought him close again, hugging him tightly as he continued, "I don't run from things that aren't a threat to break through. Being close to someone is... terrifying is the only word I can come up with. But I came back not because I was fascinated with what you are, but because I found something better in you. Something that... you didn't see my past. You didn't see anything but right now and you were so damn amused by rampant emotions..."

Again, he pulled back to look at him, hands moving to frame his face, "So can you believe me now? It never had anything to do with what you are... just what you made me feel and what you felt for me. How could I ever leave the only thing that's ever made me completely happy, without conditions? If being like you is what it takes to stay with you forever, because I can't... no, I won't let you die with me..."