[The day after that, he keeps Nate's company in relative silence, a rarity for him. Before he leaves he kisses him again, taking his hand, squeezing it.]
Come back soon, Nate. There's something I need to tell you. I haven't been able to. Because... well, you know what happened to Ness. I just... I'm scared. People close to me get hurt.
[Wade sighs, leaning in close to Nate's ear to whisper.]
I love you.
[Maybe it's cheating to admit that when Nate can't even respond or probably even hear him. But it's a start.]
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Come back soon, Nate. There's something I need to tell you. I haven't been able to. Because... well, you know what happened to Ness. I just... I'm scared. People close to me get hurt.
[Wade sighs, leaning in close to Nate's ear to whisper.]
I love you.
[Maybe it's cheating to admit that when Nate can't even respond or probably even hear him. But it's a start.]