Atlas opened his eyes and looked at the person holding him. He still can't believe Yixin told him I love you. He knew he wasn't indifferent to him and that he wanted them to continue what they started but he didn't think he had fallen in love with him. He was worried about his feelings for A-Xuan but turns out he didn't need to. He feels relieved Yixin didn't seem upset about him not saying I love you back. He has feelings for him he knows it but he doesn't know if he loves him.
He's never loved anyone before so how would he know? Before Colton punished him he only had fun with boys or girls. He figured he was young and had his whole life ahead of him so why settle? What a fool he was. For thinking that he had time and not realizing how good it might feel to just be with one person. He and Yixin spent a week in that hotel room and he could feel him trying to get to him know better.
Love's Alchemy: Breaking Shadows