“I love you, Reed.” His eyes widen at my words like he’s surprised to hear them again. I don’t blame him. I’m still surprised I’m saying them, but I’m even more surprised by how natural they feel, how right it is. Everything with Hutch feels like what I’ve been missing for so long. He closes his eyes, sighing contentedly as he rests his forehead against mine. “I love you, Auden. So fucking much. I can’t…” He shakes his head.
