"Funny," Eli says, cupping Michael's face in his hands and kissing him. He likes that he barely needs to move to reach his mouth since they are nearly the same height. After a second he pulls back and smiles, considering Michael for a moment. It's been awhile since he's felt this way with anyone, maybe since Braxton, and it's new and scary but exciting too. "You know I met you after nearly dying on that island, but now it's hard not be happy about it..."