Ethan trudged out of the bedroom, sweatpants hanging low on his hips as his hand rubbed at his eye.

“Sweetheart..” His voice was husky, his eyes tired as one was able to see his spouse in their kitchen. “Why are you up so late?”

It was around 1am, so it was reasonable to be curious as to why the lover he was cuddling in his sleep had suddenly left him..