[He won't look away from Jim, but it's clear he's thinking of something. Whether it was the shorts or something much more serious was left a mystery. Allowing silence to lapse between them for a moment before ] I can try them on if you want to see for sure. There's also sundresses and tank tops.

[Does Jim want to see his boyfriend in a sundress? Tank tops were more normal for him. Maybe he could nab some if the tanks when he was less occupied. For now, he's tracing down along Jim's jawline as he slowly smiles. His gaze shifts into something warmer and affectionate.]

I know. [There's a pause as he leans close to kiss the tip of Jim's nose.] I just want to. I love you, Jim. [And he's lucky that Jim came back. So very lucky he was given the chance to see him smile and laugh. To see him get mad for his sake or watch him puzzle things out. It's been great. It's been wonderful, bright, and warm.

Rolling his shoulders a moment to try to soothe the ache. Moving his hand down to brush his thumb against Jim's lower lip.] I love you. [His voice lowers as he repeats the words. He doesn't really get to say it often with everything happening.]