"You're the only one who's ever talked as if I'd not want you. I've no idea how much clearer I can make it that I want to be with you." He was tired. He wanted to turn back time and... Whatever. Just not tell Axel about this. Or simply not expect anything other than what he got. "I do want you. I wanted you when we both had nothing, I wanted you when I was almost killed because some asshole thought you owed him. I want you now, while you're trying to get rid of me."

Hartley shrugged and gestured vaguely behind him. "I did get you the jacket you liked. Do what you want with it, I don't care."