Payton's heart stopped and he looked up at Alex, eyes beginning to whell. Alex loved him.  That was all new needed to hear to wash any doubt away. He held onto Alex and opened his mouth to speak, but closed it again, biting his lip. He was getting a chocked up, but refused to cry. "I-I love you to, Alex.." He said softly with a glowing smile. "I've loved you all this time.."