"I'm glad I decided to stick with you in the hospital, then." He smiled, closing his eyes and savoring the feeling of safety and warmth. He had that feeling precious few times, so he enjoyed it when he did. "This makes me wish I had the guts to approach you a while ago."

He had never dreamed his feelings were returned, but in retrospect, it really shouldn't have taken a stalker nearly killing Rossi for either of them to decide on acting on their affection. (And even then, it had been Rossi acting on it; it still hadn't occurred to Reid to do it.)