Part Twelve
Billy: ::rings the doorbell at Julia's house nervously, stuffing his hands in his pockets::
Julia: ::hovers near the door for a moment, finally answers it and smiles slightly at him:: Billy. Hi.
Billy: ::smiles:: Hello.
Julia: ::pauses, opens the door wider:: You don't have to stand outside, you know.
Billy: ::laughs a bit:: Sorry. ::steps into the house::
Julia: ::closes the door after him:: I was a bit surprised when you called.
Billy: Think I surprised myself too.
Julia: Then... what made you come back?
Billy: I don't know. I... I enjoyed talking to you.
Julia: ::softly:: I liked talking to you too. ::blushes a little, looking away:: Do you want some more tea?
Billy: ::hands her a carrier bag:: I brought you something. We could drink it, if you like.
Julia: Wine? ::takes the bag, going to get glasses from the kitchen::
Billy: ::follows her:: Wine, yeah. I brought it from the pub. Something new I ordered. I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know whether it's any good.
Julia: We'll find out, then. ::smiles, pouring them each a glass::
Billy: ::nods, taking a glass from her::
Julia: ::kisses his cheek gently:: You look better than the last time I saw you.
Billy: ::smiles:: So do you.
Julia: ::smiles:: I've felt better since I saw you. Is that strange, do you think?
Billy: ::shrugs:: I don't know. I've felt a bit better as well.
Julia: ::nods, sipping the wine:: Is your Dom any better?
Billy: A bit better lately, yes. Still good days and bad days. I'm scared to death that he's going to get worse.
Julia: ::brushes her fingers across his hand before squeezing it::
Billy: ::smiles, taking a sip of his wine:: Pretty good, this one.
Julia: I like it. Don't drink too much, so I'm quite picky. ::smiles:: But this is good.
Billy: Seemed like something good for a cold night. I'm glad you like it.
Julia: Are you cold? We've a fireplace in the other room.
Billy: I'm alright. Warming up now. Just need a bit more wine and I'll be fine.
Julia: ::nods:: Well, let's at least sit down. ::smiles quickly at him, leading him into the living room and sitting on the sofa::
Billy: ::sits next to her, setting his glass on the table:: So how've you been? Alright?
Julia: ::slides her shoes off:: My husband was here for a few days earlier in the week, but he's off to America now for two weeks. Beyond that, it's just been... quiet here.
Billy: What do you do with yourself all day? I can't imagine that much free time. I've Dom and the pub and we've got Emma...
Julia: ::laughs quietly:: I sort of like my time to myself, though. I keep the house clean. Take Riley to the park. ::teasing:: Invite strange men over. Those sorts of things.
Billy: Better look out for those strange men. Never know what you could get yourself into with them.
Julia: Think I'll take my chances.
Billy: You will, will you?
Julia: ::smiles:: I will. I can take care of myself, Billy.
Billy: I don't doubt it.
Julia: ::hesitates, leans against him slightly, sipping the wine again::
Billy: ::watches her:: Thank you for inviting me tonight.
Julia: I meant it when I said that you were welcome back anytime. I just... didn't expect you to take me up on that offer. But I'm glad you have.
Billy: I didn't expect me to either. You were just so easy to talk to and... nice. I wanted to see you again.
Julia: Why didn't you think you'd come back?
Billy: It seemed strange that I'd come back and...
Julia: ::gently:: Nothing has to happen that you don't want.
Billy: What if I wanted more than last time?
Julia: You might need to be a bit more specific.
Billy: ::looks at her for a moment before pulling her close, kisses her::
Julia: ::kisses him back, closing her eyes::
Billy: ::deepens the kiss, stroking her back::
Julia: ::leans further into him, cupping his cheek::
Billy: ::pulls away slightly after a few minutes, breathing hard::
Julia: ::smiles slightly:: I think that was specific enough.
Billy: I was hoping it might be.
Julia: ::watches him, leans over to kiss him again, reaching to hesitantly undo one of the buttons on her shirt::
Billy: ::kisses her back, moving her hands out of the way gently, unbuttons her shirt slowly::
Julia: ::slides one of her hands under his shirt instead, stroking his back::
Billy: ::hums quietly, startling slightly::
Julia: ::pulls back slightly:: Okay?
Billy: Yes. Sorry. Just... it's been a while.
Julia: ::hesitates:: You have... with a woman before, right?
Billy: ::smiles:: Yes. I just haven't... with anyone apart from Dom in... a long time.
Julia: Are you sure you want to do this, then? ::kisses him again, lightly::
Billy: I... ::nods::
Julia: ::stands, grasping his hand:: Come here, Billy.
Billy: ::lets her pull him to his feet, watches her::
Julia: ::leads him into the bedroom, pushing her shirt off her shoulders and onto the floor:: Just... If you change your mind.. ::leans against him:: Promise me you'll say something.
Billy: ::puts his arms around her, moving his hands over her back:: I don't think I'm going to change my mind.
Julia: ::smiles a bit, pulling his shirt off slowly:: I hope you don't.
Billy: I try not to make a habit of being a tease, no.
Julia: ::lightly kisses his neck, softly:: Good.
Billy: ::leans his head back slightly:: I did want this last time.
Julia: I wanted it too, but didn't think you were ready. ::runs her hands over his chest, still kissing his neck:: You're here now, though.
Billy: It's not the only reason I'm here. ::presses his forehead against her shoulder, fumbling with her bra:: I do like you.
Julia: You are out of practice with that, at least... ::stills his hand, reaching to help him:: I like you too, Billy.
Billy: ::laughs quietly:: Not out of practice. Just nervous.
Julia: ::smiles:: Don't need to be... ::kisses him again, getting her bra off::
Billy: I know. ::slides his hands over her waist and up to her breasts slowly::
Julia: ::gasps, arching into his hands::
Billy: ::kisses her neck, pressing against her::
Julia: Mmm... ::moves her hand down his chest again and lower, watching him as she cups him through his trousers:
Billy: ::moans, pressing into her hand, nipping at her neck::
Julia: ::closes her eyes, rubbing him slowly through his jeans and reaches to pull his zipper down with her other hand::
Billy: ::squeezes her breasts, bending his head to kiss them::
Julia: ::moans softly, arching toward him as she eases his jeans down over his hips::
Billy: ::grazes his teeth over one nipple, sucks it, closing his eyes::
Julia: Billy... ::bites her lip, hands stilling on his trousers for a moment::
Billy: ::pulls away, looking at her:: I'm sorry...
Julia: ::blinks, looking at him:: You... What?
Billy: You stopped. I just... I thought maybe you didn't want...
Julia: No... ::smiles slightly and kisses him again, harder:: I don't want you to stop. That just... felt good.
Billy: Been a while for both of us, maybe.
Julia: Too long.
Billy: Hope we haven't forgotten how. ::smiles, pulling her against him::
Julia: ::laughs slightly, wrapping an arm around his waist:: Christ. I hope not.
Billy: I think we'll figure it out. ::kisses her again, running his hands through her hair::
Julia: ::backs up slowly, tugging him toward the bed::
Billy: ::stops when they reach the bed, pressing lightly on her shoulders until she sits::
Julia: ::reaches for him, looking up at him::
Billy: ::finishes pushing his trousers off::
Julia: ::lays down on the bed, settling against the pillows::
Billy: ::sits next to her, kissing her breasts as he unzips her trousers::
Julia: ::bites her lip again, running her fingers through his hair::
Billy: ::glances up at her, lifting her hips and tugging her pants down and off::
Julia: ::squirms until they're off, watching him::
Billy: ::looks at her, stroking a hand over one of her thighs::
Julia: ::gasps, arching up slightly:: Mmm... ::strokes his cheek and brushes her thumb across his lips, watching him::
Billy: ::smiles, leaning over and kissing her stomach::
Julia: ::takes in a deep breath and smiles:: Think it has been too long since anyone touched me like this.
Billy: 'S a shame. ::flicks his tongue into her navel, kissing lower::
Julia: ::closes her eyes, lifting her hips a little::
Billy: ::looks up at her, pausing::
Julia: ::looks back at him, smiles::
Billy: ::spreads her legs, still watching her::
Julia: ::threads her fingers through his hair again, breathing harder:: Billy...
Billy: ::kisses her hipbones, stroking the insides of her thighs:: Tell me what you want.
Julia: Just... want you to touch me. ::whimpers, arching up a little::
Billy: ::quietly:: I am touching you.
Julia: ::watches him for a moment, then takes his hand, pressing it lightly against her clit - gasps::
Billy: ::smiles:: You're very impatient. I was getting there. ::rubs his thumb over her clit slowly::
Julia: You did ask me what I wanted. ::smiles slightly, then leans her head back, moaning softly::
Billy: ::watches her, still moving his thumb slowly, kisses the inside of her thighs::
Julia: That feels good... ::shuts her eyes, arching up again::
Billy: ::spreads her legs further, flicking his tongue over her clit::
Julia: ::moans, tightening her grasp in his hair:: Oh god...
Billy: ::sucks lightly, watching her::
Julia: ::slowly loosens her grip:: Billy... Mmm, Billy, want more than that... ::nudges him gently::
Billy: ::pulls back:: Tell me what you want.
Julia: ::quietly:: Want you to fuck me.
Billy: ::moans:: God... want that too...
Julia: ::pulls him back up to her level, kissing him::
Billy: ::kisses her, back, hard, pressing against her::
Julia: ::pulls back slightly, reaching inside the bedside drawer and pulling out a condom::
Billy: ::watches her, stroking himself::
Julia: ::tears open the package and nudges his hand out of the way, stroking him for a moment before sliding the condom onto him::
Billy: ::laughs a bit:: Been a while since I've seen one of those.
Julia: ::squeezes him:: Guess it has been for you, aye.
Billy: ::groans::
Julia: ::moves her hand back slowly, pulling him between her legs and leaning up to kiss him again::
Billy: ::deepens the kiss, pressing into her slightly::
Julia: ::moans, wrapping her legs around his waist::
Billy: ::slides all the way into her, moaning quietly::
Julia: ::presses her face into his neck, biting at the skin gently:: Billy... Christ, move...
Billy: ::starts moving in her slowly, breathing hard, watching her::
Julia: ::reaches to rub her clit, wrapping the other arm around him, moaning quietly::
Billy: ::kisses her again, thrusting into her hard::
Julia: ::kisses him back, harder, lifting her hips up a bit::
Billy: ::pulls back to sit on his knees, grasping her hips, moving faster::
Julia: ::closes her eyes again, stroking his thigh::
Billy: ::moans, biting his lip::
Julia: ::gasps:: Billy... ::pulls him down for another kiss, reaching to rub herself again, harder::
Billy: ::kisses her back, sucking on her lower lip, thrusting into her::
Julia: ::moans into his mouth, rising to meet his thrusts::
Billy: ::kisses her neck, murmurs:: Want you on top of me... want to watch you...
Julia: Jesus... ::shifts, rolling him onto his back and straddling his hips, breathing hard::
Billy: ::slides his hands over her stomach, moving them to her arse, squeezing::
Julia: ::giggles slightly, then starts to move against him slowly, moaning:: Billy... Oh god...
Billy: Mmm... 's good... ::grasps her hips lightly::
Julia: ::leans her head back, moving faster against him:: 'S better... than good...
Billy: ::reaches to cup her breasts, thrusting up into her::
Julia: ::presses her hands against his chest, biting her lip:: Mmm...
Billy: God... feel so good...
Julia: Oh... Yes... ::slams herself down against him, moaning::
Billy: ::moves one hand between her legs, rubbing her clit::
Julia: Billy... ::grinds herself against his hand, still moving against him::
Billy: Oh god... Julia... fuck... ::thrusts up into her once more, moans as he comes::
Julia: ::keeps moving, pressing her hand against his, still rubbing herself - gasps loudly as she comes a minute later, shuddering::
Billy: ::watches her, smiling, pulling her down to kiss her::
Julia: ::kisses him back, closing her eyes tightly:: Oh. Mmm, waited too long to do that...
Billy: ::puts his arms around her, breath slowing::
Julia: ::doesn't move for a moment, finally pulls back, rolling off him and laying beside him::
Billy: ::takes the condom off, dropping it into the waste bin next to the bed::
Julia: ::takes in a deep breath, calming down::
Billy: ::rolls onto his back again, staring at the ceiling::
Julia: ::runs her hand over his chest:: Still okay?
Billy: ::nods, looking over at her:: Aye, I'm fine. Better than okay. Really good. ::smiles::
Julia: ::smiles and kisses him again:: Me too.
Billy: Thought this would be strange, but it's not.
Julia: It's just... nice. To have someone here.
Billy: You should have that. All the time. Deserve that.
Julia: It's not going to change anytime soon, though. And what about you, Billy? What do you deserve?
Billy: I don't know.
Julia: ::hesitates:: Does he know where you are tonight?
Billy: I didn't exactly tell him.
Julia: He said it was okay, though. For you to...
Billy: ::nods:: He did, yes.
Julia: So where does he think you are?
Billy: I didn't say and he didn't ask. I'm sure he knows.
Julia: ::nods, kissing his cheek lightly::
Billy: I couldn't just say to him outright that I was going out to shag someone else.
Julia: I'm sure he doesn't expect something... that blunt. ::strokes his arm, watching him:: I'm still glad you're here.
Billy: I'm glad I'm here too.
Julia: You don't regret it, then?
Billy: ::shakes his head:: No. If anything I think I'll feel guilty that I wanted it so much. But I won't regret it.
Julia: What I said about you being welcome here anytime? That offer doesn't expire after tonight. If... you still want to come back.
Billy: ::nods:: I... Alright. I'd like that.
Julia: ::takes his hand and squeezes it:: If you don't come back, though, it's alright.
Billy: Stop. ::kisses her:: I will.
Julia: ::kisses him back, smiling::
Billy: I don't know when, but I will.
Julia: You have my number. ::watches him:: But all the same... I hope your Dom gets better. If he was, though, I don't imagine you'd be here.
Billy: No, I don't guess I would be.
Julia: You'd be at home.
Billy: ::nods:: I wouldn't be here if your husband were home either.
Julia: But... he's not. ::sits up, running a hand through her hair:: I don't know why I still stay some days.
Billy: Have you thought about leaving?
Julia: Sometimes. But I just... can't. ::laughs:: Not that there's anything to even leave at this point.
Billy: ::sits up next to her, kissing her shoulder:: I'm sorry.
Julia: ::shakes her head slowly:: It's not your fault. ::sighs, leaning against him:: Have you ever thought about leaving?
Billy: No. Christ, no. I'd never leave.
Julia: Guess it's different. You actually like your husband.
Billy: ::softly:: I love him. And I wish things weren't the way they are.
Julia: ::strokes his hair, watching him:: I'm sorry too, Billy.
Billy: I wish we'd met under different circumstances. That we could be friends. That you could meet Dom.
Julia: But if we'd met under different circumstances, I don't know that... that we would have been anything at all. ::smiles slightly, kisses his cheek:: What's he like, then?
Billy: We'd at least have been friends. Dom would like you a lot I think. ::sighs, leaning back against the pillows:: He's... I don't know. He's Dom. He's lovely and perfect and kind and funny and smart.
Julia: ::gently:: He sounds brilliant, Billy.
Billy: He is.
Julia: ::leans back with him, resting her head on the same pillow::
Billy: I - ::pauses:: I don't think I can stay the night. I hope that's... okay.
Julia: ::nods:: I wasn't expecting you to. You should go home, Billy.
Billy: I'm sorry.
Julia: ::smiles:: Nothing to be sorry for.
Billy: I wish I could.
Julia: No you don't. ::kisses him lightly:: Go home, to your husband and your daughter. And just... call me, when you can. ::runs a hand through his hair::
Billy: Alright. ::nods, standing slowly, putting his clothes back on::
Julia: ::slides under the covers, watching him::
Billy: ::finishes dressing, turns back to her, sitting on the edge of the bed:: I'll ring you.
Julia: If you don't, though... There are no hard feelings. ::smiles slightly:: I just... had a good time with you. You're really nice.
Billy: I had a good time as well. I like you, Julia. And I will ring you.
Julia: ::nods, leans up to kiss him:: I'll be waiting for that call, then.
Billy: ::kisses her back, stands again:: I'll see you soon.
Julia: ::nods, laying back down:: I... Goodbye, Billy.
Billy: Bye, Julia. ::smiles, goes to get his coat, drives home::
Julia: ::sighs and lays down to go to sleep::
Dom: ::sitting in bed at home, trying to read a book and stay awake::
Billy: ::lets himself into the house, checking that everything's locked up, checks on Emma, goes into the bedroom and sees Dom:: Hi.
Dom: ::looks up at him, smiles weakly:: Hi.
Billy: Is there no one here with you tonight?
Dom: Orlando came by earlier. Took the girls out shopping so I didn't have to look after her the whole night by myself. I was fine, really.
Billy: ::nods:: How are you feeling? Can't you sleep?
Dom: Was waiting up for you. ::rubs his eyes, trying not to yawn::
Billy: Think you can wait a few minutes more for me? I'm going to shower. ::starts to undress::
Dom: ::nods slightly, watching him closely:: Yeah.
Billy: ::smiles:: I'll just be a few minutes. ::goes into the bathroom::
Dom: ::lays back down, setting the book on the floor::
Billy: ::showers quickly, putting on clean boxer shorts and a t-shirt and going back into the bedroom::
Dom: ::glances at him when he comes out::
Billy: What are you reading now, then? Anything good? ::sits on the edge of the bed::
Dom: ::watches him, shakes his head:: Just one of Orlando's books. Don't think there's anything in the bloody house I haven't read at least twice now. Too much time on my hands.
Billy: I could bring you new books.
Dom: 'S just more books.
Billy: Sick of reading?
Dom: Sick of a lot of things.
Billy: Sick of being sick anyway.
Dom: Something like that. ::watches him, reaches to touch his hand gently:: How was your night?
Billy: ::shrugs:: Alright. ::squeezes his hand gently:: What about you? Nice to have some quiet time since Emma was gone?
Dom: I like her being here and making noise. It was too quiet here tonight.
Billy: She certainly does make a lot of noise. I didn't know twelve year old girls spent so much time on the phone. ::smiles::
Dom: Think she might have a boyfriend. ::strokes his fingers over the back of Billy's hand, quiet for a moment:: Where did you go?
Billy: A boyfriend. Christ. We'll have to lock her up now. ::laughs::
Dom: Billy.
Billy: Sorry. ::shakes his head:: Just thinking she's growing up so fast. Anyway, I went out and had a drink.
Dom: ::nods slightly, still watching him::
Billy: ::settles in next to him:: What have you been doing tonight, apart from reading?
Dom: ::sighs and turns off the light, staring at the ceiling - quietly:: Nothing.
Billy: ::rests a hand on his arm:: Dom?
Dom: What?
Billy: Are you alright?
Dom: ::laughs sadly:: Aye, 'm alright.
Billy: You aren't. I can tell.
Dom: I've cancer. I'm never alright, Billy. Can't even shag my own husband, and he comes back here smelling like sex and perfume and won't even admit it.
Billy: ::sighs:: Dom... Jesus Christ.
Dom: Think that covers 'f I'm alright, Billy?
Billy: I'm sorry.
Dom: Why the bloody hell are you sorry?
Billy: I never wanted to have this conversation with you.
Dom: Just... go to sleep.
Billy: We're not allowed to talk about this?
Dom: Just said you didn't want to.
Billy: That's not what I said. Or not what I meant.
Dom: ::shakes his head slightly:: 'M not... not anything. I told you to. 'M glad.
Billy: How can you be?
Dom: ::quietly:: You going to tell me it wasn't at least part of what you needed?
Billy: I don't need someone else.
Dom: Didn't ask you to go out and get someone new to date. Just said you needed to get laid. And 'f that's the only way I can give that to you... 'M fucking glad.
Billy: I don't want you to be happy that I slept with someone else. Christ, I want to not have done it. All these years and there's not been anyone but you, and then...
Dom: I told you to. Don't regret that.
Billy: But you've been telling me for weeks. God, a couple of months. And I didn't - not until tonight.
Dom: I bloody well know that, and I'm not mad. I'm not. ::rubs his forehead, quietly:: Just fucking wish I could... ::sighs::
Billy: ::moves closer to him, putting an arm around his waist:: I wish you could too, love.
Dom: ::closes his eyes, leaning against him::
Billy: ::presses his face into his neck:: I wish you could too. I miss it. I miss you. Being able to touch you, feel you under me.
Dom: ::takes in a deep breath, blinking back tears:: I miss it too. Christ. I just... Fuck, Billy, just... just can't seem to...
Billy: It's alright, Dom. It's okay. We'll have plenty of time when you get well.
Dom: ::laughs:: Time is the one thing I seem to have too much of, but still not enough.
Billy: We used to think we had all the time in the world, didn't we?
Dom: ::nods slightly:: I'd give anything to feel like that again. Feel like I'm just... just waiting to... ::sighs, frustrated, presses his face into the pillow:: Just waiting to die.
Billy: Dom... ::presses closer to him, turning his face to kiss him:: You're not going to die.
Dom: ::kisses him back, forces a smile::
Billy: You're not. You're going to get well. ::strokes his arm::
Dom: ::turns around, pressing his face against Billy's chest, calming down; pauses:: What was her name?
Billy: ::closes his eyes:: Dom... please.
Dom: ::nods slightly:: Sorry.
Billy: You don't really want to know?
Dom: Are you actually going to tell me?
Billy: ::quietly:: If you want to know.
Dom: ::quiet for a moment, nods::
Billy: Her name is Julia.
Dom: Julia. That's... pretty.
Billy: ::snorts:: That's what I told her.
Dom: Is she nice?
Billy: Does it matter?
Dom: ::softly:: No.
Billy: Shite. I'm sorry. Yes. She's nice.
Dom: ::shakes his head:: You're right. It doesn't matter.
Billy: You asked.
Dom: Always asked a lot of things I shouldn't.
Billy: Should never have asked me to go out and shag someone else. And I should never have listened to you.
Dom: ::watches him:: Just thought... it was what you needed. Still think that.
Billy: It's still cheating on you. And I hate that I did it.
Dom: 'S not cheating if I asked you to do it. ::teasing:: Makes my life easier. Maybe you won't be so on edge now.
Billy: Still cheating. And it didn't help much if I'm just on edge again talking to you about it.
Dom: I won't ask again. ::strokes his arm::
Billy: It's not going to happen again.
Dom: Billy... Don't make stupid promises.
Billy: ::sighs, frustrated:: I'm not. I just... fuck. I wanted it to be you, Dom. I wanted so much to be able to pretend that she was you.
Dom: ::wraps his arms around him, rubbing his back:: Next best thing.
Billy: Not even close.
Dom: ::sighs:: But it's the option right now, and... I don't mind. ::softly:: But if it does happen again... want you to tell me, Billy. Please. When it becomes sneaking around, that's something different than... this.
Billy: I wasn't not going to tell you about tonight. I just didn't want to - I couldn't come and lay next to you in our bed after...
Dom: ::nods slightly:: I won't ask about it again. ::kisses his neck lightly::
Billy: If it happens again I'll tell you. I promise. ::rubs his back gently::
Dom: ::relaxes, leaning further against him::
Billy: It's good to be home. ::kisses him::
Dom: ::kisses him back:: 'S good to have you here. It was strange being here alone earlier.
Billy: I thought someone would be here. I'm sorry.
Dom: ::nudges him gently:: Not my keeper. I could have asked Orlando to stay.
Billy: No, just your husband.
Dom: ::nods:: You are that.
Billy: And I love you.
Dom: ::smiles slightly:: I love you too, Billy.
Billy: And when you want to... when you're ready...
Dom: You'll be the first to know.
Billy: ::laughs quietly:: Wanker.
Dom: No, don't even want that anymore. So that's you, mate.
Billy: It'll come back to you as you get better. ::kisses him again:: Just glad I can touch you.
Dom: ::kisses him back:: I hope it comes back... ::strokes Billy's cheek:: But can still kiss you. And can still do some things for you.
Billy: It will. Just the bloody chemo, right? We'll have it again. And until then... ::kisses him, sucking on his lower lip::
Dom: Maybe... ::kisses him back, closing his eyes::
Billy: No maybe. I'm not settling for a maybe. Won't be happy until you're cornering me in the shower in the morning and the kitchen in the afternoon and in here at night. And maybe in the pub sometimes.
Dom: ::winces:: Billy... I can't promise 's going to be like that again. They said... with the chemo, there's a million possible side effects. And I may not... Things might not be like that.
Billy: Maybe not for other people. ::smiles:: You're Dom.
Dom: ::smiles:: Aye, alright. ::buries his face in his neck:: That's something nicer to be waiting around for than dying, anyway.
Billy: Christ, I wish you wouldn't say things like that. You're not going to die. I'm not going to let you.
Dom: ::nods, leaning up to kiss him:: Couldn't leave you alone, anyway. You'd be lost without me.
Billy: I would be. And lonely. And hungry.
Dom: I'll have to stay around, then.
Billy: I'd like that.
Dom: ::softly:: Me too, love.
Billy: Mmmm. Should get some sleep.
Dom: ::nods, curling up against him:: So tired. But wanted to stay up 'til you got back...
Billy: I'm sorry it was so late.
Dom: Shh... ::yawns, grasping his t-shirt tightly for a moment, finally loosening his grasp as he starts to fall asleep::
Billy: ::kisses his forehead, watching him for a while before finally going to sleep::