Minato blinked. He had seen Souji approach, but he hadn't expected to be hugged. He only asked how he should think of it, and Souji helped him find that answer. But he didn't expect to be hugged either over it.

But once he was though, Minato relaxed slightly, leaning into Souji.

"Thank you."

Minato knew that he would do anything for Souji in return. Souji had done so much and given so much to him, more than Minato could thank him or repay him for. He didn't know what he had done to deserve any of this.

He buried his face into Souji again, feeling the way Souji's hand was in his hair. He didn't want to be anywhere else... Despite how warm it was here, it made Minato's chest constrict and ache.

"I dreamt of it. Where I should be."