The quickness of the response seemed to startle Liam, an eyebrow raising. That smile, however, would have been unsettling to anyone else. But to Liam it was a mark of absolute triumph. Mike came to him as a junkie in denial about his problem. And now he was proud to drag others down into it. An aspect that Liam had never actively tried to inspire, and yet it was happening.

To show just how much he appreciated this, his hand found Mike's chin again. But only to keep him there as he leaned in to kiss the man. Kiss him in a way he hadn't ever done before. There was such tenderness to it. Deep and loving. He was very good at mimicking such heartfelt things.

However, it didn't last long at all. Only a few seconds. He pulled back, just enough to speak and said softly. "Let's sit down. I want you to tell me all about how you did it." And about this mysterious boyfriend.