He'd been waiting for it, but it didn't make his heart hurt any less to hear it. Jake was technically always within reaching distance of Finn, but he couldn't help scooting closer down their wraparound bench.

"Hey..." He starts, feeling the light hearted remark bubble from his gut. This time, Jake swallows it. "You can tell me anything, you know that."

Jake breaks off a bit of Finn's toast, swallowing half and offering the other piece to Finn.