There's a part of Michael that's terrified that what he means by it not always being like this is that it's usually better, more secure, but something about the look, the touches, even the little lip bite which is quite possibly the sexiest thing he's ever seen in his life. "I'm not complaining either, I just want to make sure that...well, I know that this is the best thing that's ever happened to me and I don't want it to end."

The word "ever" hung on his lips, but he thought that might be a bit too much, too soon. Instead, he leaned down and kissed Eli again, pressing in so they were chest to chest.