Re: November 4th, 2000
Adrian didn't let go of Cormac's head when he startled slightly and looked at Roger who was obviously awake, talking and touching...
How long has he been awake? How much did he hear? Those rushed thoughts were quickly replaced though with the realization of what Roger had said in return.
I love you.
And how he'd looked while saying it, burning into Adrian with that ... special look in his eyes that left no doubt whatsoever about the truthfulness and seriousness.
Finally he let go of Cormac who tried to turn enough to nuzzle Roger's face. Adrian was quicker though and leaned down to kiss his love's mouth with a low humm and a small smile on his lips.
It was so intensely good how those words coming from Roger could take away pain so quickly and so thorougly, wrapping him in love and safety. Especially together with the slow kiss.
"I love you too." Adrian whispered against Roger's lips, very nearly still kissing.