masonstrike:
kadeblyne:
masonstrike:
*Sighs into the kiss as the memories leak away, relaxing into the man’s touch and clinging to him. He’s comforted by his reassurances and is thankful for everything Kade has done* I know I don’t have to. *he says softly* But I’m grateful all the same.

*he hand rubs Mason’s back in a soothing motion, holding the man to him.* I’m sorry. *he whispers, his cheek still resting against Mason’s* Thank you for not becoming him.
*At Kade’s words, he pulls back to look at Kade, reading his expression for sincerity. If there was even one incident in which Mason had made Kade uncomfortable or do something he didn’t want to, Mason would regret it forever* Was there ever a time at all…? *he pauses, trying to think of the words* Even if just small where I - I made you do something that you didn’t want?

*pulls his head back and caresses the side of Mason’s face, looking hard into his eyes* Mason, stop. There was never that moment. If there was, trust me, you would have known. You know me. The last thing you are, is anything like him. *pulls him back into his embrace* You will never be him.