[he's really not sure why he thought of her. in fact he sort of hates the fact that he did. he's been separate from his blood family for about... three years now? but it doesn't get easier. of course the bodts filled that void rather quickly. he was really grateful for that, which is why--] I just... I know your parents aren't like mine, but I always have that fear, that "what if..." feeling. Which is why I'm probably making a bigger deal out of this than I should be.

[he returns the kiss and then pulls away to look up at him.] I'm sorry.