Miguel has always loved Zeph, although Zeph does everything to keep him away from him. Cold words, avoiding his gaze, refusing to share a meal, repelling physical contact.
One day, wanting to understand why Zeph behaves the way he does, Miguel asks him to visit his house.
"Why? It's a big, empty house."
"Empty?" Miguel asks Zeph.
"It's incomplete, just like me."
"Explain. Why would you and your house be incomplete?"
"Well... there's a big table, a wood stove for fire, big rooms..."
"Ah, I get it. You're lonely!"
"No!"
"Yes, you do feel lonely in this big house. Well, I am here!"
"You don't understand..."
"I'll always be here for you. I love you."
"I know, but I can't love you."
"Why?"
"Because if you die, I..."
Zeph says nothing else. Miguel doesn't need to hear any more to understand his feelings. To prove to Zeph that he'll always be there for him, that he won't abandon him, Miguel kisses him. This time, Zeph doesn't push him away.