John woke up before Ben. Woke up, rubbed both hands over his face, and got dressed. Headed down stairs and to fill a kettle blearily. It was early, but he really had to get back before anyone came looking for Ben or needed John at the stable.
He stayed groggy, half-asleep even right up until he noticed Noah in the chair. At which point he froze in horror, and dropped the kettle full of (cold) water, and cursed.