Dash can't help but blush a little. Because of the words and because of Sungmin's actions. He lets himself breathe in the sentiments and the other's presence for a moment before nodding. Yes, he probably ought to get ready for his other guests. It's hard, because he'd really like nothing more than to spend the rest of the evening with Sungmin at his side. Maybe someday that'll be a reality for both of them.

For now, it feels a little tenuous to ask for that. Dash doesn't want to push. There are so many things that make their relationship special.

But.

There are also a lot of things that make it complex. Complicated, some would say. There are some hurdles they still have to cross together.

"Okay. Let's see one another soon, all right? I'll give you that massage." Dash takes a breath. "And Sungmin? I wouldn't mind if they thought..." He shrugs helplessly, looking at Sungmin, hoping he'll understand what Dash means by this look. 'If they thought we were together.' "I wouldn't mind."

He grabs Sungmin's hands in his own, holding onto them like a lifeline. "I'll think about you tonight and I'm sure I'll be fine." Just describing it now, his face lights up.