[He breathes out shakily, sinking against him, closing his eyes and just letting himself feel that, lets himself be comforted by Keith's words, his presence. He still feels, deeply, fundamentally, that he doesn't deserve this-- but he knows that'll never stop Keith.]
I really thought-- [he'd never see you again. he'd never be able to touch you again.]
[He holds him tight, shaking a little. He meant to say it earlier, and he doesn't quite know the source of it, beyond it being everything, beyond it being true, and he says it now, softly, with no small amount of wonder. He's sure of it. Somehow, he's sure it's true.]