Deepwood Weald Realized I can't not be with you

There was no answer to his question, just a shake of his lover's head. The confusion he felt was painful, and he released another heavy sigh, unsure what to do now. He didn't think getting angry and making demands would help anything, nor did he really want to do that; he didn't want to be angry with Alarian, he just wanted to understand. Softly, he touched his nose to his lover's cheek, keeping it there for only a second before pulling away. What is keeping you from agreeing? he asked quietly. At this point, he was afraid of what the answer might be; he couldn't help but think only the worst in response to Alarian's reluctance.