Nathan stirred, squinting as his eyes adjusted to the light filtering in from the window beside him.His gaze sliced to Valentino's head rested beside him and he smiled small, looking towards their entwined hands.He stared at him for a while, trailing his features under the sun, brows furrowed, hand moving to shade him.But as quickly as it did, Valentino held it back, head snapping up to look at him, eyes wide and tinged with relief."You're awake."Nathan nodded, smiling disappointedly.He hadn't meant to wake him up."I'll be back," the man said, releasing his hand abruptly, and rose to his feet. Nathan's heart throbbed and he reached for his shirt, tugging firmly on the fabric."Please, stay."His ears flushed red.Valentino's gaze locked onto his, something soft settling in it, and he sat on the bed beside him, taking his hand into his."I'm not leaving."Nathan looked away, embarrassed.He stared at the window, his other hand moving to his neck, fingers brushing the skin as the
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