Val's glow had become but a faint flicker on his hands; most of his light seemed to be traveling towards his lower body - except for that on his chest, which shone brighter than ever. Adrien caressed his chest, finding his skin warm with pulsating glow - finding his light even when he closed his eyes. He heard his moaning become louder - Val seized the hand that was touching his chest -

"-- Adrien -- ah --".

He gasped; then he threw his head downwards as he reached his release. Adrien held his breath; his gaze darted up to meet Val's - and found a smile on his face. He held still as Val gasped, groaned, and then sighed. Val closed his eyes, and a few moments passed in silence. Then, Adrien felt a twitch in Val's fingers as they grasped on his hand; the light of his veins had started to spread again on his body.