TOBIAS.

“And why would I do that?”

He’s back.

Biiiig yawn. That’s his cue to hit the hay.

“Don’t lie, you missed our banter.”

“I think you need a new hearing aid.”

It’s just the wind. The wind: Rick Grimes smells.

Where is (p)Rick?

Tobias was good at pretending in many ways. It’s very rare for him to get candid about his feelings. Blame the trauma. “Meeting you has made my life so much better and brighter. I hope you know that you changed everything in the best way. . “ His eyes shut, a smile on his face.

Tobias pauses for a moment before his arms wrap around Griffin and pull him in. “ Griffin, you’re always going to be worth it. And I’d fight like hell just to have the chance to see you again. We’re gonna be okay. “ A bit hypocritical coming from someone who was also scared.

Tobias follows him to bed, waiting for him to get under the covers before joining. He was so ready for cuddles. “ I know it’s hard to know, especially these days. . . And it’s scary, but you can’t be afraid to feel because then. . . What would we even be fighting for?”

He makes sense. Tobias smiles and leans in, pressing a gentle kiss to his forehead. “I have the ability to, but I won’t. The last thing I ever want to do is hurt you.”

His head cocked to the side at that, curious to know more. “ And why is that? “

He’s love to teach Griffin all about himself, but only if he gets to learn all about him in return. “ You want me? I’m here. Always. I really want you too. “

He’s cute when he’s shy. Tobias is just sooo curious, he wants to everything. “I’m wrapped around yours, pretty boy. . . I don’t even know how it happened.”

“I have my moments.” Is it really that bad?

Griffin can do whatever he wants. ”Yes.” He doesn’t even get a hint?

His lips curled into a smile when Griffin kissed his pout. “ I like you a lot too. . . So much. “ What kind of other things?

His bottom lip juts out in a pout, his attempt to get Griffin to say what he had planned on saying.

“I don’t know, the possibilities are endless . . . “ He replies with a wink, a laugh following. “But seriously, tell me. I’m on the edge of my seat here.”

Tobias’s hand lifts so that fingers could run through Griffin’s soft hair. “ Uh oh. . . “ He teases with a smile. “ I’m listening. “