Will couldn’t tell anyone. How would he explain?

Will has no clue what he’s doing with Hannibal…he just knows it feels safe. He craves the safety and warmth life has been denying him.

Hannibal Lecter—the respected, polite, intelligent psychiatrist—dating Will Graham? The anti-social, unstable FBI agent? Will isn’t insecure or scared (insecure of coming out as gay) but it doesn’t line up.

Will told himself love was something he’s incapable of…yet he feels somewhat of it with Hannibal.

It has to be kept a secret. Especially with the secret Hannibal’s holding.

Baltimore, The Behavioral Science Unit - 9: 34 AM.

Will gathered around with the forensic team as Beverly took lead, explaining what The Ripper did to their next victim.

Jack asked his questions while Brian and Jimmy backed her up with more information and details.

Will was zoned out, their voices muffling behind his thoughts until he felt a familiar presence.

Hannibal.

Hannibal came by to help with evidence and profiling The Ripper, greeting Jack with a handshake and the forensic team with polite nods.

Will thought how cruel it was that this man was the killer within arms reach.

But it was satisfying to watch.

Hannibal glanced his way and Will held his gaze before breaking eye contact, awkwardly shifting as Beverly resumed speaking.

The air between them was tense.