Such gentle stroking was something Hakkai wasn't used to. It had been so long since anyone touched him gently. Even the time he'd spent with Sanzo had been edged with almost desperate temper, barring the coaxing kisses he'd pulled from their blonde companion.

He could argue that it was just a natural reaction, or the drugs that seemed to be a habitual add on to daily life in the hotel. It would be so easy to say that's all it was, but he really did his best to keep from lying to Gojyo. After all, of anyone, the redhead knew more about him than anyone else.

Sighing, he fought back the urge to slide his fingers through Gojyo's hair.

"... you're right."