Neighbors
A hint of sadness is present in them, which he quickly conceals behind his neutral expression.
Without saying anything, he just leaves. I release a breath of relief and go to Justin.
Very quietly, I get inside his bed and wrap my arm around his small body.
It is something we both do; whenever one of us is sick, the other would cuddle them to comfort them. Because somewhere we both know as long as we got each other, then nothing else matters.
He whines and mumbles something in his sleep as he shifts closer to me.
“Sleep, baby boy. I have got you.” Pressing a small kiss on his forehead, I close my eyes and fall asleep while holding him.