The fact that Zach was there, was willing to take care of him...That meant more than anything. He knew they were both in danger just by meeting and all of that, but he didn't want to give it up and he wouldn't. Not unless it was really important for him to. He relaxed a little and closed his eyes, focusing on the way it felt here.
"Thank you," he said after a moment. "For everything." He let out a small breath. Everything was going to be okay. Everything was going to be okay. He had to make sure of that. He smiled a little as he let himself relax even more into the hug.
"I think I forgot to eat again," he murmured. "But I don't want to move."