Brian gazes down at Justin, whose eyes shine with tears that mix with the sweat glistening on his cheeks. Running his fingers tenderly over Justin's soft, golden hair, Brian feels his heart breaking as he buries his face in the hollow of Justin's neck. He thinks that maybe the closeness will force them to melt together.
I Then Justin would have to stay I , Brian thinks as sobs wrack his body.
"I'm going to miss you so much," he confesses once he catches his breath. "Is it okay if I don't want you to leave?"
"Yes," Justin assures him as he rubs his hands slowly up and down Brian's back. "It's sort of a comfort."
"I really do love you." Brian is full of confessions tonight, this one almost pleading.
"I know. I love you, too."
"This can't... This won't be the last time," Brian says, sounding as though he has never been so sure of anything in his life. "I promise."
Justin smiles and sighs a breath of relief. Brian has never broken a promise.