[He did wince a little as his chest was squeezed uncomfortably but he ignored it in favor of clinging to Aidan. His eyes were shut tight against his own waves of emotion, doing what he can to keep it all together. But his heart soon swelled to painful levels at that confession, hearing it for the first time from the other boy. He gasped, trying to breath against the way his throat closed up as well.]
I-I know, I love you too you idiot. [He just remained attached to the other boy until everything started to subside and he could find his voice again.]
I'm sorry. I'll do anything to make this right, I promise.
[He might have protested before but he really meant it this time. He was willing to listen to what you wanted now Aidan. And he'd try.]