[He tilts his head to kiss back before sitting up as well, taking a breath. It's terrifying to be vulnerable and open, but he trusts Nate as he does no other.]

And I'll be with you, love.

[For so long he's dreamed of being loved. His imagination hadn't compared to the reality. He takes his sandwich back up to start eating, but only after he's scooted in so he can lean against Nate as he does.]

I've been with so many people, but you're the first to care like this. It's a lot to take in sometimes.