"I could say the same," he smiled softly.
Affection warmed his gaze.
"You're kinder to me than anyone has ever been. My whole life. My whole life I wished for someone who loved me. As I am. Rough. Imperfect. Thank you for that."
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"I could say the same," he smiled softly.
Affection warmed his gaze.
"You're kinder to me than anyone has ever been. My whole life. My whole life I wished for someone who loved me. As I am. Rough. Imperfect. Thank you for that."