James was in the kitchen making some tea for them when Eli's arms slipped around his waist.

"For what?" Of course he would come when Eli called. Without hesitation. That was true before they were a couple and it's just as true now that they are. He picked up a mug in each hand and nodded toward the couch. They could snuggle up together to chase the chill away while they drank their drinks. And if Eli didn't let go? Well, James would just walk very carefully with the boy leeched onto him.

Once they made it to the couch, James gave Eli one of the mugs and kept the other in one hand. The other arm draped over his boyfriend's shoulder and pulled him against his side. "Do you want to tell me what happened?"