[There's a teasing retort that dies on the tip of his tongue the moment James continues on, and despite everything that had just previously happened there's a surge of warmth deep in his chest and a flare of affection so intense it threatens to rob him of his senses. This is his reaper, someone he's been blessed to spend his time with, and he's never had anyone like this before: someone so strong, so wonderful, and so amazing. The fact that he's lucky enough to be in James' life is more than he could have ever asked for, and to hear the man say such things...
Such affections are more than he feels he'd ever deserve, but there's a selfish part of him that doesn't care. He wants to be that for James, wants to be such a stable beacon in his life.]
I-
[The words still aren't there, and he ducks his head just a bit, somewhat embarrassed at his sudden tied tongue.]
I wanna be the best I can for you. 'cause you're the best thing to happen to me.
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Such affections are more than he feels he'd ever deserve, but there's a selfish part of him that doesn't care. He wants to be that for James, wants to be such a stable beacon in his life.]
I-
[The words still aren't there, and he ducks his head just a bit, somewhat embarrassed at his sudden tied tongue.]
I wanna be the best I can for you. 'cause you're the best thing to happen to me.