[He's got to be careful with this one and he knows it. He ducks his head enough to press a soft kiss to one of Ryan's temples, tightening his hold.]

Perhaps you've simply been chasing after the wrong people.

[He lets that hang in the air softly for a few moments before he pulls back just enough to not completely crush Ryan in icy cold touch.]

Things never happen as we plan or hope. That doesn't mean that you're worth any less.