Some of Alfie's thoughts crossed his face for a second and when Julien caught it he felt shivery, licking his lips suddenly and wondering if he'd be pressed back against the bark again... he was ready to accept it, suddenly so willing to give himself over when Alfie tugged at his hand.
Oh. Okay. He sat down beside the other boy and linked their fingers together, holding so that he could suck every moment out of this secret meeting and play it through his head later. "Are you okay?" he asked immediately, his eyes immediately going to worry, heart plummeting to his stomach.