Riko bit his lower lip. He knew that his Dingo friend Alecs had every right to just vanish without warning. That he was allowed to vanish without a trace for however long he wanted to. It didn't make it any easier when his best friend is what made this place fun and tolerable. He yawned again and sunk deeper into the waters. It was now up to his chin. He looked at his friend. They were both naked yeah but they were both guys. He looked at him and stood up straighter when his friend was only two feet away. He rubbed the back of his head. "You're my best friend Alecs.  The first real friend I've had in a long time." He said softly. "Everyone wants to be friends with a royal for hidden agendas but not you. You want to be my friend because you like me not my rank in society." He said softly. He looked his friends in the eyes. He wasn't thinking and was still mostly asleep so he threw his arms around Alecs. Hugging him tightly. His cheeks flushing as he started to realize hey we are naked. This is just a little bit odd. He pulled back a bit. "You were right but I need a hug." He said softly. "Please don't push me away." He buried his face in his friends shoulder. Reaching up with one hand and gently played with Alec's right ear. "You'll always come back...no matter what right? You'll never just leave me alone alone...promise. Promise okay?" He said softly. Holding on with his one arm tighter a bit. "I promise I'll never leave you alone. I promise I'll take you with me and if not able to I'll always come back."