[Fern is just taking this lack of insecurity for as long as he can get it. He can worry about it coming back later when the candle is out, right now he wants to focus on here and now and the rare opportunity of clarity going on his head.]

I believe you. And I promise, too. Even if we have more stupid fights, those aren't gonna change how I feel about you.

[Because let's be honest, they're both stubborn teenage boys with a boatload of problems stuck in Helltown. Fights and disagreements not occasionally breaking out would be weird.

He pulls back just enough so that he can look Varian in the eye. A little embarrassed (greener than before), but happy.]

I'm not good at saying this kind of stuff, but I'm - I'm really glad that I mean that much to you, too. I don't usually feel this way about other people, y'know?