...I was thinking about what you said. About wondering if I see you and all I think about is...the stuff we're trying to leave behind. Like you said, if it bothers me.

[He tucks his head down against Kakyoin's, humming low in the back of his throat.]

I don't want it to sound like — hn. I don't want it to sound like I did it with a motive. Like I had some plan to carry out, or something.

I was just thinking about you dressing up for me. Looking amazing for me. I don't think your scars take away from that. I think they're a part of you, and what you are is tough and beautiful and amazing.

That's what I was thinking.