Bodies shifted as they did through the night, squirming and wriggling to find just the right place to feel the deepest sleep. By the time morning came, and went, Zach had rolled onto his back, Alois held securely against his chest. In sleep, Zach’s subconscious desires were allowed to roam free and he wanted to be surrounded by the youngers scent, wanted to feel their bodies intertwined peacefully for as long as possible. These were things he never consciously thought of, only indulging when he was upset or asleep as he was now. They were two sides of the same coin, curious what would become of them if they allowed themselves to feel what they truly felt but instead, compartmentalized it in a neat little box named ‘Friendship.’ It was a foolish cycle that left them both quietly yearning, only partly aware of their feelings when small moments came where no amount of denying could truly shake the feeling.<br/><br/>By mid afternoon Zachary awoke, slowly and more than reluctant to peel green eyes open. Light glared into a small crack in their poorly constructed fort and for a long moment he was just...confused. A pained groan filtered past dry lips, arm lifting to block the rays of afternoon sun. The pounding in his head was quick to make himself known, another groan filling their little hide away. No. He was not ready to meet the morning, turning away from the light as he curled against the  warmth of the precious boy in his arms. Alois’s scent was clean and sweet and yet held the faintest hint of....something that kept Zachary coming back. It  was hard to put his finger on but he’d given up long ago, happy to just indulge. As pain blossomed and his stomach roiled from the small movement, the omega’s scent soothed it ever so slightly.<br/><br/>“....Huurts,” the alpha groaned, pressing his face into soft brunette locks. Sighing heavily, Zach fell back into the last traces of sleep, chasing them into the dark only to be left drifting in that light in between. Not fully asleep yet not awake, he lay there with a pounding mind and twisting stomach, clinging to the only person he trusted to get him through this — though Zach often wondered just why Alois our up with him. Honestly he was a mess and they both knew it. Zach wouldn’t have it any other way though, cherishing every moment he got to spend with his best friend