Steven stares at Yuuya, tears trickling down his cheeks. It might seem out of nowhere, but Steven finds himself acting regardless, driven by instinct and need. He suddenly moves to wrap his arms around Yuuya in a clinging hug.

Feeling like he can touch people, like he can be touched, is the only thing that makes any if this feel like it's real.

Unfortunately, he's still got all those thorns under his shirt.