Julius' friends settled on the red couches and began chattering amongst themselves before Ross noticed the younger boy sat opposite them. 'Aren't you Julius' pet?' he asked, barely able to hold in his laughter. He nudged the boy beside him, a stocky guy with short, curly brown hair who raised his eyebrows and exploded into a fit of laughter. The rest of the boys joined in, before being momentarily silenced by Ross - who seemed to assume leadership without the redhead being there. He scooted over to Jakob, an unpleasant grin plastered on his face and spoke in a low, husky voice, every word filled with venom, 'what are you even doing here?'