[ Jayce is getting used to Viktor throwing in a little humor, obviously as a slight defense mechanism at times, and he's fine with it, they have different varieties of sincerity. Viktor proves exactly that when in all seriousness he says that, and Jayce feels like the breath rushes out of him all at once. ]

You're always thinking about me.

[ He is used to always thinking about Viktor, which is unsurprising considering Jayce's infatuation and focus. He is still getting used to being as important to someone else, especially Viktor. It means everything to him. He's echoing it as if trying to reiterate to himself that Viktor really said it, and he never says anything he doesn't mean. His heart hurts in the most beautiful of ways.

Jayce follows Viktor's physical suggestions by wrapping his arm around his middle and squeezing Viktor's hand affectionately. He leans his head into Viktor's hair and smells it, breathing him in. Nice thanks to the bath, but also it's just him. This is so nice. It's the stuff of dreams. Jayce is ahead of Viktor in terms of having thought about the details for a long time. All the same things, repeating in his mind for years, but he still held back. ]

I could tell when you saw me. You looked shocked.

[ And for Viktor, he was actually really obvious about it that first day. Shocked, pleased, like he missed him. And then he was willingly clingy, letting Jayce be with him at all times. They were more attached than ever. ]

I know you've already picked up that I've been ... insecure since I got here. You were doing good with your new life and new friends. It's not a bad thing, it's not like I wanted you to pine for me, except maybe I did. Just a little.

[ He feels vulnerable about this admission because he thinks it makes him look pretty selfish and needy, but some things are emotional and irrational. ]

Sorry, I know it's silly.