Greg was drowsy as he lay next to Theo, and he found his hand stroking what he could touch of Theo, "Roll over so I can get to your back, love," he directed, ready to pet his boy until either he or they both fell asleep. He was too relaxed to notice how alert and tense Theo was next to him, under him. Greg wanted only to sleep with Theo, and let his mind cast them back to school days and school love if he could.
"I love you, Theo," he said, his eyes half closed as he waited for Theo to move.