Ryze smiled and didn’t mean to worry Brand with the comment he made, but that meant that Brand cared for him as much as Ryze cared about him.  He was glad that Brand would not kick him out because Ryze would be lost if he was not with Brand anymore.  Brand was his security blanket, his safe haven.  When Brand said he would never let anyone hurt him he knew it was true.  Sometimes though Ryze wished he could stick up for himself better.  “Well I cannot seem to think of anyone else I would rather be my protector than you.”<br/><br/>Ryze could not help but blush even more when he commented on loving his blush.  His cheeks felt like they were 30 shades of red.  Ryze was trying to wrap his mind around what Brand had said about being in his arms again.  Ryze had to admit that he wanted him in his arms again.  “I would have to be in agreement on that; I want that every night forever.”  Ryze just admit to Brand, like he had never thought twice about something in his life.  “I find it getting easier to release my emotions the more I am with you.”<br/><br/>Ryze was still reeling from the small kiss that Brand had just given him.  It was almost like he was in a dream world, but why had he been so shy about asking for another kiss?  Why could he just not take what he wanted?  Ryze was too busy chastising himself that he almost didn’t hear when Brand said he could have another one.  Ryze could feel his heart start to race when Brand leaned into his chest.  Ryze was trying to control his feelings as their chest’s touched.  Ryze had never allowed Brand to see his bare chest before, and when they did sleep together Ryze always had his shirt on.<br/><br/>Ryze sighed as he felt Brand touch his chest and he could not help but melt a little as he melted into the kiss placing his arms around Brand’s waist almost crushing him to his own chest deepening the kiss.  It was the most wonderful thing he had ever felt and if he was to die right now he would die knowing that Brand cared more about him than he would have ever imagined.  It was almost like his ability made the feelings all the more real to him.<br/><br/>Ryze actually growled a little when Brand pulled away from him because he wanted to kiss him more and more, he couldn’t get enough of it.  This was not good he was going to become like a addict he thought.  But Brand was right they needed to eat so they had their strength for the mission that was coming up, even though they were the only two that knew it was coming.  “As usual you are right, food is needed first.”<br/><br/>Ryze started to eat his food and could not help but glance up at Brand as he ate the dinner.  “This is really good.”  Ryze said as he finished a bite, “I have wanted to kiss you too for a long time, but I was too afraid of rejection.”  Ryze admitted.