[Tate's tears keep coming, drawing warm tracks down his face and falling away after that. When Derek lets go of him he stands still for a moment longer, before bringing up his hands to wipe at his eyes like a kid who just got caught teary eyed. He rubs at his eyelids, his cheeks and even wipes the back of his hand over his upper lip. After sniffing back the salty taste as well, he looks at Derek shakily. Feels embarrassed, warmth in his cheeks and a shyness to his gaze.]
I...
[He's sorry, maybe. He didn't mean to just - do any of this. His emotions are always a roller coaster and he thinks maybe one day Derek will tire of it like everyone else did. But this doesn't feel as bad as it could be, and he steps forward slightly before hesitating. His hand reaches out and he's snagging his fingers into Derek's shirt before he means to, bowing his head as he steps closer after that. He hugs Derek lightly, one hand on his shirt and the other loosely around him, and it's just so he can feel the warmth of someone. Lean on them, make it feel even more real than it does. It's quick and his voice is thick when he starts to let go soon after that.]
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I...
[He's sorry, maybe. He didn't mean to just - do any of this. His emotions are always a roller coaster and he thinks maybe one day Derek will tire of it like everyone else did. But this doesn't feel as bad as it could be, and he steps forward slightly before hesitating. His hand reaches out and he's snagging his fingers into Derek's shirt before he means to, bowing his head as he steps closer after that. He hugs Derek lightly, one hand on his shirt and the other loosely around him, and it's just so he can feel the warmth of someone. Lean on them, make it feel even more real than it does. It's quick and his voice is thick when he starts to let go soon after that.]
Y-Yeah, let's go.