[ Matt doesn't let her finish speaking, because he's already leaning in to her again, his mouth seeking hers because that first kiss — their first kiss — isn't enough. Not nearly even close enough.
If that hadn't been the confirmation he needed, there's no clearer answer.
How many opportunities to do this had they lost because Matt convinced himself they were just friends? Close friends, of course — the closest friend he's got — but still just that. He dared not cross that threshold for fear of ruining the most steady thing he had in his entire life as an orphan, out of respect for her, and out of selfishness to preserve the status quo from upset. And maybe there was a part of him that didn't think he deserved this either. Still isn't sure he does. Wanda could have anyone she wants, and she wants him. It's nearly unfathomable.
But he doesn't take it for granted, not now, and not for the rest of their lives.
He kisses her with intent, his thumbs swiping away at the tears left on her cheeks before he pulls back to cradle her face. ]
Yeah. [ He agrees, his voice soft and a little thick. ] I'm home.
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If that hadn't been the confirmation he needed, there's no clearer answer.
How many opportunities to do this had they lost because Matt convinced himself they were just friends? Close friends, of course — the closest friend he's got — but still just that. He dared not cross that threshold for fear of ruining the most steady thing he had in his entire life as an orphan, out of respect for her, and out of selfishness to preserve the status quo from upset. And maybe there was a part of him that didn't think he deserved this either. Still isn't sure he does. Wanda could have anyone she wants, and she wants him. It's nearly unfathomable.
But he doesn't take it for granted, not now, and not for the rest of their lives.
He kisses her with intent, his thumbs swiping away at the tears left on her cheeks before he pulls back to cradle her face. ]
Yeah. [ He agrees, his voice soft and a little thick. ] I'm home.