His heart swells and he grins into the second kiss, leaning into it. No, he isn't afraid. Not with Xingchen. One of his hands rests against his soulmate's back and the other cups his face.

"Are you hungry?" he brushes their noses together, "I'm making dinner. If there is anything special you would like, just tell me."

Yes, as time passes, his pain eases too. Having Xingchen back in his life is all he has ever needed or wanted.