*Are yer...are yer saying that yer think I don't want yer?* He shrugged. I walked up ter him and took him in my arms, surprising him. *God, Kurt! I want yer more'n anything!* His arms slowly wrapped around me and I felt him shudder against me.
"Jono, I care so much for you! Ze last two days have been ze most frightening days of my life! But I'm so glad to have you vith me in ze end!" His voice quivered. I pulled back from him and saw tears darkening his cheeks. I wiped them away gently with my thumb. I felt so guilty then. How could I ever have wanted ter hurt him, ter push him away?
*Yes, luv. I won't run anymore if you won't.* He nodded and sniffed. I rested my forehead against his, then rubbed the tip of my nose back and forth over his. He laughed weakly, then kissed me on the bandages where my mouth used ter be.
"Vill you stay vith me again tonight?" he asked quietly. This time the question didn't surprise me, and I agreed wholeheartedly.
*Of course.* I rubbed his shoulder and let my hand fall down his chest. *Let's turn in early.* He smiled at that and nodded. I took his hand and started ter pull him with me back ter the mansion.
"Zere's a faster vay back," he said mischievously. I raised an eyebrow inquisitively and he embraced me. "Just don't move much." And with the stench of ash and brimstone, the world went dark.