Adrian could not have been more relieved when he heard Alicia's voice in the other room. Ryan had fallen asleep moments before and he'd been getting him settled in the bed he now kept on hand for him before heading into the washroom to clean up a bit when he heard the voices in the front room.
Relief flooded his features as he rushed to greet his girlfriend. He didn't even both to hide how happy he was to see her here and well and in once piece and he was instantly pulling her into a tight hug. It was the kind where he lifted her easily from her feet as he pulled her against him. The other occupants of the room could be easily forgotten for a moment, but he called upon some reserves of self-control and managed to keep their greeting brief.
"I believe you and Katie are acquainted," he offered in lieu of an introduction, a slight smirk dancing across his features as he shared a look with his friend. It might have been almost imperceptible, though, because soon he was addressing Ali again.
"He's fast asleep," he murmured quietly. "I'd hate to move him so late. Why don't you stay here tonight?" he offered. His motives weren't entirely innocent or unselfish, but he didn't think anyone could blame him for wanting to keep his girlfriend close tonight, after everything.