He smiled slightly, tears pricking at his eyes again, and he swallowed, trying to keep his composure.
"I know," he said, placing his hands over Alex's hands as they cupped his face.
"I love you too," he felt that lump in his throat begin to grow bigger and bigger, until it felt like he wouldn't be able to talk even if he wanted to. He was going to break. There was no way around it now.