James knew him so well, didn't he? He knew better than to argue, because Jim had no intention of ever giving up on James, no matter what James might feel or believe about himself. It wasn't in his nature, and he loved James to much to ever leave him behind to suffer if he could help it. And like he said before, James Tiberius Kirk usually got his way - even against himself.

"Damn right you are," he smiled around wet cheeks, moving to straddle James' lap, cupping his face as he kissed him like he was trying to steal James' last breath.