[He can't exactly say the same thing in return. After all, he had forgotten, while he was away. There's nothing he can do about that; it's not his choice. There's nothing he can do about the fact it will probably happen again if he ever goes home again.

But he can make choices about the now, and his choice has been to live with this man, to consider him family, to be close to him.

He pressed his lips against Jihae's cheek and closed his eyes, nuzzling against him.]

It was a really long time for you too I guess, even if it was only a couple of days.