His hand slides from Riley's hair to thumb away the tears. He knows that Riley's always been fiercely independent. It's part of what drew Will to him. Riley didn't need someone to be his other half; he was whole and complete by himself. What he needed, what he wanted was a true partner. Someone to love him, but who also respected and admired him. Someone who wouldn't ever try to control him, someone who didn't need to control or parent him. All because he was his own man from start to finish.

Will hung on his boyfriend's words, his heart swelling when he finished speaking. Instinct had him pulling Riley close again, both arms winding around Riley's slim waist. He couldn't stop himself before the words tumbled out. "Let's get married."