[ He wonders if McGillis will feel satisfied after he's done...but he already knows from personal experience that once you start on the path, all there is left to do is just finish it. Of course, this is from an extremely biased source as that is how he felt about when he set about to take his revenge. He does know, however, that continuing to remain alone isn't a good thing. ]

I want to believe you will be. And then have a chance to look past that.

[ He'll close his eyes for a bit, allowing the hand to run gently through his hair, feeling a soft and pleasant warmth come to his cheeks. Once he leans forward enough to manage the kiss atop his hair, Huaisang will open his eyes, and reach with his hands so that he can for a moment embrace the blond like he's always wanted to. ]

...I'm happy you did. I've never really had much experience in courting anyone seriously in my life. But, I did want to try, and give it my best. I wasn't taught to be a quitter, after all.