Mello was certain he would never truly 'understand' but he didn't say anything. It wouldn't be good for him? Mello wanted to scoff. None of this was good for him. Sephiroth wasn't good for him.

But he'd said that enough and the next sentence was more important anyway. Mello lifted his head without responding to the kiss. "Yes," he responded immediately, even if it hadn't been a question. He meant he wanted to. Very badly.