"You're here." Julien pointed out, his grip relaxing a little until he just drew his hands in against his chest and lay against Alfie's, feeling the rhythm of him breathing under his ear. "Here for me, like I'm here for you." he added, remembering Alfie's distress over his own mother. "That's all I want." he turned his head and kissed Alfie on the cheek, something sweet and affectionate.