Gabe didn't move away and he didn't say not to, and Caleb knew he liked him, knew it. Feeling brave, Caleb shifted closer, tracing his fingers across Caleb's brow as his eyes closed.

"Just...showing you," he murmured, like a secret. He leaned in, hand moving to cup the back of Gabe's neck, and kissed him. He kissed Gabe softly, like maybe it wouldn't be so bad if it was only a delicate touch.