Greg gave the other boy a glance, "Let's just say we'll see," he said, leaning back as he rubbed his sore jaw slightly, "I am sure we can come up with loads more things for you to help me with. But for now, my homework," he added, and he nodded to himself thinking he'd stand up but then he stopped.
"So, you got to tell me, Cattermole. You must really care about him, to willingly put yourself in this pickle. Does he know that? That you are crazy for him?"
Greg wasn't sure why he was asking, but there was a part of him that yearned to understand how people loved each other, cared for each other so much. It made him think, fleetingly, of Theo and he wondered if he'd do the same for Theo, sacrifice himself as Alfie was for Julien. For a moment, Greg knew he would but then he doubted himself, and pressed Alfie more, wanting an answer.
"Tell me. Or I'll bloody put you on the floor again, you git. Does he know?" Greg asked again, clearly getting a bit irritated.