Jaron's hands moved soothingly over Keegan's back, tracing gentle patterns on the skin he'd scratched mere moments ago.
Keegan lifted his head to meet Jaron's gaze, finding love and contentment reflected in those familiar eyes. "I love you," he whispered again.
Jaron smiled softly, brushing a kiss against Keegan's forehead. "Are you sure? I couldn't tell."
Keegan laughed, and in that moment, everything else faded away—their past struggles, future uncertainties—all eclipsed by the simple joy he felt right here and now.
He'd never understood people who lived solely in the moment, but now he thought he did.
What was life, after all, but a series of moments?
"What are you thinking?" Jaron asked.
"That I could live for moments like this."
"Silly vampire." Jaron closed his eyes.
Keegan settled next to him, drawing his warm body into his arms. "Not silly," he murmured, playing with the hair on the back of Jaron's neck. "Just happy."