"Well, I'd hate to be unmanageable," he replied with a smile, kissing his jaw. "You do make me happy. Unbelievably happy, in fact- I can't imagine being happy without you."
Adrian stared back, debating what to say. He knew Stephen wanted this but he found it so hard to give it him because it was Stephen and he did care and he found it incredibly hard not to give a shit. "Makes a change if I have something to say," he answered, moving one hand up to cup Stephen's face, still staring at him. "I just find it hard with you, I really do, but okay. If you want that then okay, I can."