“I’m listening,” Will says again, barely audible. Julien takes a deep breath. His thoughts are a mess, but he’s clear on one thing. “I want you to stay for a very long time. I want to get to know you better. Slowly. That’s why I want you to know you can leave whenever you want. I want you to stay, but I don’t want you trapped here, if you ever want to leave.” Will’s next breath is shaky. “Fuck.” It’s clear he understands.
