It made his heart ache, too full with love, and he smiled into the kiss as he returned it, pressing Finn back down against the carpet as he deepened the kiss. After a moment he finally released it.

"... I know," he murmured, his chest so full it felt ready to burst. He let his fingers tug up the edge of Finn's shirt, then slide warmly over bare skin once it was revealed.

"I love you too, Finn," he whispered quietly. "More than I could ever explain."