[Ah... crap. Elliot says that so easily and he can tell it's completely sincere. Jusis can feel a blush creeping onto his cheeks. His eyes dart to the floor, and he's extremely grateful that his friend isn't here to see him right now.]

I don't even need to see you to know that you're saying that with a straight face. [The blond sighs softly, and then says quietly:] You're... very important to me, too.

[Then he clears his throat and pretends he didn't just fucking say that in such a vulnerable, sincere way. Examine his feelings around this? Surely you jest.]

If you could text me your ideas as a way to jumpstart the conversation, I'd appreciate it.