Will woke up tucked against Gabriel. Exhausted, and satisfied, the last thing he wanted to do was get up. There was no light coming through the gap in the curtains, and the digital clock across the room read 3.04am. Will lifted, sucking in a sharp breath at the pain that shot through his back. He let his breath hiss out through his teeth for a few heartbeats, and the pain became a duller ache. He sat up fully. Gabriel moved in his sleep, putting his arm around Will’s waist. He didn’t wake up.

Will brushed the longer curls out of Gabriel’s face, and then his green eyes opened to glint up at him.

“Don’t tell me you’re going out to training or something?” Gabriel’s voice was husky with sleep.

“No.” Will whispered back. He’d made sure to have all of tomorrow free. “But, I am absolutely starving. Mind if I help myself to some stir-fry?”

Gabriel rolled onto his back, stretching and yawning. “I’ll join you.”

Slipping out from under the covers, Will felt like a zombie as he stumbled around, trying to get dressed without actually bending his behind. It wasn’t possible. He forgo the jeans and only tugged on his boxers. Gabriel decided he didn’t need a shirt. And to be honest, Will was okay with that decision.

“Go curl up on the couch, I’ll bring you a plate.”

“Maybe some painkillers too?”

Gabriel kissed his cheek. “On it.”

Will picked the softest looking couch, and wrapped the fleece blanket thrown over the back around his shoulders. They watched a rerun of Grey’s Anatomy while eating. By the end of the meal, the pain killers were kicking in, and Will was ready to go into a coma. “Best meal I’ve ever had.” He snuggled up against Gabriel.

“Best sex I’ve ever had.” Gabriel answered.

Will grinned. “Oh? What about that time in my house?”

Gabriel let out a grunt, and it sounded as if he were falling asleep. “Damn, you’re right. You said you loved me. Can’t top that.”

Will sighed. “It was nice not having to worry about you getting arrested for it this time.”

Gabriel stroked Will’s shoulder. “When are you moving to Dublin?”

“Today.” Will answered. He was having a hard time keeping his eyes open.

“Want to go on a date?” Gabriel asked.

“Yeah.” Will gave himself a shake and straightened. He met Gabriel’s eyes. “You haven’t changed your mind about us?”

Gabriel shook his head. “No, I want to date. You?”

Will relaxed and smiled. “Me too.”

Gabriel matched his smile. “I’m happy.”

Will’s chest swelled. He stood up, offering his hand to Gabriel. “Let’s go back to bed. We can finally have that morning sleep in.”

“It’s been a long time coming.”

In bed, Will cuddled up next to Gabriel. “Thanks for waiting.” He whispered.

“I love you.” Gabriel whispered back.