Evan smiles at him and gives him a soft kiss. He hasn't said it to him, but it's been building for a while, and it's a relief to get it out in the open.
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Re: Evan and Aidan
Evan smiles at him and gives him a soft kiss. He hasn't said it to him, but it's been building for a while, and it's a relief to get it out in the open.