[He's not sure what to do other then keep hugging him. And yeah, maybe it's a little embarrassing, but Dave doesn't really mind.

And maybe Dave will invite John to stay over the night. There's extra beds anyways and he can tell John they can steal all the sheets and pillows and have some intense feelings jam, or just make a pillow fort or maybe just make sure John actually gets to sleep since Dave doesn't really know who's in John's room and therefore doesn't trust them.

And he honestly feels like shit when the other thanks him. Because why is John thanking him for being the stubborn prick who makes sure that John doesn't deny the shitty truth.

But John is still hugging him and he's hugging John, so he just stands there. Even if he's still really awkward.]