For once, Roland felt content, like the world was right. He could picture himself like this often, enjoying quiet time alone with Alexi, not wondering if they were being watched, if someone would come charging through the forest and take them both. No one would forgive, not if he was caught with Alexi, not just talking to, but being... with.

He huffed, trying to blow a strand of copper hair from his face, laughing when it fell back over his eyes. "I could get used to this..." He mumbled as he turned into Alexi, snuggling as close as he could get. A yawn escaped him, he was so tired, he hardly slept at night, the lies and the sneaking about, the terrible things he did for his parents sake, all of it kept him awake. The dark circles under his eyes had been there for weeks, his stress also evident in just how thin he had gotten. Many meals were skipped, avoiding his father or mother as much as he could. They knew something was up...

"Mmm..." He all but purred, struggling to keep his eyes open, feeling like he could actually sleep for once. He nuzzled into Alexi's neck as he tried to hide another yawn, not sure he would be able to keep his eyes open much longer...