Michael blushed harder and covered his face with his hair. When he spoke, it was so low that Johnny had to strain to hear him. "I do..." he said softly.

This time it was Johnny's eyes who widened and he just pulled back looking at the other man. "Y...you do?" he asked softly, his voice betraying his surprise.

Michael rolled over onto his stomach, burying his face in the blanket as he shrugged. He couldn't believe he had just admitted his feelings to the man he had been in love with for what seemed like forever. He was waiting for Johnny to get up and leave, he didn't even care...