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Raiden’s heart clenched. His arms wrapped around Hiro, holding him tightly, protectively. Then, without another word, he cupped Hiro’s face and kissed him like his life depended on it.

The kiss was deep, filled with everything he had held back for so long—his love, his devotion, his overwhelming need for Hiro.

Everything.

It was like the chains holding his inner feelings back had been broken and unleashed. Raiden couldn’t stop. He kissed Hiro again and again, his lips tracing over Hiro’s soft mouth, pressing urgent, breathless kisses and when he finally pulled away, Raiden pressed their foreheads together, his breath uneven. “I love you too,” he murmured softly. “I’ve loved you for a long time, Hiro."

'Longer than you can imagine.' He thought in his heart.

His fingers brushed Hiro’s damp cheeks, wiping away his tears. “I love you so fucking much. Do you love me? Do you truly love me, Hiro?"