[A shy, somewhat timid nod.] I feel the same way. I've never said anything about it before, because... I was afraid things between us might change if you knew and didn't return my feelings.

[He smiles, his hand gently sweeping down to Luke's neck as he leans in just a little closer.]

Even back when when we first met in Cheagle Woods, there was always a part of me that wanted to be closer to you, Luke... and it's only now that I've finally come to realize what that feeling truly was.