[ There's something about that physical touch that eases some of the ache in Kyle's shoulder. Something about the fact that Nick is touching him, offering soft soothing touches, that is helping.

Even as he's trying not to panic if only because his mind runs through the worst case scenario and all of them that he can think about are awful and all end with Nick leaving again.

He hates it's where his mind goes, but he can't help that when it's been his most recent heartache.

He looks at their hands, afraid to raise his gaze and give Nick the wrong kind of look. ]

I know we never talked about this part of things. About who we're with or others. I guess I just kind of hoped it would just all work itself out.

[Nick isn't good at talking about things. Kyle is fearful of talking about things and losing Nick. ]

You're right though. We need to talk about these things.

So what does this mean to you? About us? In general? [ He pauses, considering this before lifting his gaze to Nick. He is trying not to look scared, to not show he's worried but he can't help but be. He's let himself open up and he truly thought everything was okay but what if it wasn't? ] Is this just letting me know before someone else does or is there something more?