This is the second time someone has told him they love him, and he's no more prepared for it now than he was back then. The only difference, of course, lays in his acceptance of his own individuality. He still won't say he loves them back, but...]
... I care a lot about you, too, Justice. [It's the closest he can come right now, without imploding.] The time we've spent together is very important to me.
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[He hesitates, nervous to ask somehow.]
Will you always be my friend, Connor?
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I'd like to be.
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[His face lights up in excitement, and before he can contain himself he just blurts it out:]
I'm so happy! I love you very much!
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This is the second time someone has told him they love him, and he's no more prepared for it now than he was back then. The only difference, of course, lays in his acceptance of his own individuality. He still won't say he loves them back, but...]
... I care a lot about you, too, Justice. [It's the closest he can come right now, without imploding.] The time we've spent together is very important to me.