[ I like who you are right now hits him square in the solar plexus and Nate turns his head to look at him, on the edge of baffled. He needs to stop pushing this man away.
How many times now has Ian reached out with a genuinely compelling reason beyond wanting to know for the sake of knowing? A few, at least. There's an effort being made on one end and Nate sure as Hell isn't playing fair, burying things the way he always does, avoiding them altogether because it's easier if someone gets the neutered, edited version of his life. The fun version. The cool, exciting adventure. He used to side-eye his own brother for this tact - still does - but Nate isn't exempt from it's temptation either. ]
I like who you are right now, too.
[ He says sincerely, and without reluctance holds out his hand. ]
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How many times now has Ian reached out with a genuinely compelling reason beyond wanting to know for the sake of knowing? A few, at least. There's an effort being made on one end and Nate sure as Hell isn't playing fair, burying things the way he always does, avoiding them altogether because it's easier if someone gets the neutered, edited version of his life. The fun version. The cool, exciting adventure. He used to side-eye his own brother for this tact - still does - but Nate isn't exempt from it's temptation either. ]
I like who you are right now, too.
[ He says sincerely, and without reluctance holds out his hand. ]
And I'm working on it. I promise.