Llenard couldn't wipe the grin off of his face. After the Kazulti, they went back to the inn while holding each other's hands.
"You sure you won't take back what you said?" he asked Nico after they got inside the room.
"I won't," Nico answered.
"Really?" Llenard persistently asked. "Because it still feels like a dream to me. I can't believe it," he added, and squeezed Nico's hand, pulling him closer to him.
"Can I hug you?" Llenard asked while looking at Nico's eyes. Nico blushed as he shyly nodded his head in response. Broad arms suddenly engulfed him in a tight hug. Nico felt warm inside him while hugging Llenard's back.
"I love you," Llenard whispered. Nico bit his lips, forcing himself not to cry again. He was really a crybaby like Libby always says.
"I--I l-o," Nico struggled
