“Oh,” Raphael gasped a small, small noise, but it hit Milan with force, how much wonder there was in it, as if Raphael had never felt anything like it. As if he had never felt loved like that. Raphael’s hand tightened around his. For a long moment, there was silence. “Thank you,” Raphael whispered. Milan squeezed his hand. They fell asleep close, facing each other.
