Hayato reciprocated that tight hug. He needed to be Ryuutaro's pillar. Feeling his boyfriend so desperately cling to him made him realize that he couldn't break too. He would bury his fears and his insecurities again, so that he could accept Ryuutaro's. It would be selfish if he didn't. Ryuutaro needed him more then anything right now, he wasn't allowed to be weak.

"Take all the time you need. I'm not goin' anywhere."

Even when Ryuutaro's grip loosened, Gokudera didn't let go. Right now he would be Ryuutaro's strength. He moves one hand to the back of Ryuutaro's head and just starts petting his hair.

"I love you."

Ryuutaro was in pain. A lot of it. And it was his fault. How much happier would he be if they had just stayed friends and he went home to his world instead of getting together and ending up here? It hurt to think like this, absolutely broke his heart, but how much better off would Ryuutaro have been without him?

"I'm so sorry Ryuutaro."

Whether he's implying this is his fault, or saying it in consolation is unclear by his tone.