The kiss was amazing. The kiss was something he would always remember but what made him realize that there could be something from this was that Ambrose didn’t retract their hands still touched. The closeness made him feel something and Ambrose’s words gave him assurance that something was possible between them. He wanted to try.  Maybe this is what they both needed.  He couldn’t lie. He was nervous but at the same time he wanted to at least try and see how it went. 

“I want to,” Caleb said softly pulling Ambrose closer as his free hand touched the side of Ambrose’s face. “I know I’m not perfect, I have flaws but I’m willing to work on them to be as close to perfect as possible for you.”

He knew no one was perfect but he would do whatever he could to let Ambrose know that he was serious that he wanted to be with him through all the challenges and through all the changes. He wanted to make Ambrose happy. 

“I want to make you happy. I want to see that smile on your face, your eyes light up with joy. Feel the touch of your hand in mine. Be there for you when you need to talk, when you just need to vent or when you want to study,” Caleb said smiling warmly. “I want to be the man you lean on for comfort, for strength when things get tough. I want to, and I will if you let me.”