For once he just wanted to be held. He'd had a terrible day to the point where even his muscles were sore. Ben was always a bit gruff and uptight around people but there was a side of him that he kept hidden, the part that liked being shown care and attention. He only ever relaxed around you, a silent sign of trust and familiarity.

He exhaled sharply, his body stiff from the sound of the clock announcing the passing of time. Ben would never admit it but he was a sucker for affection, just not the rough, violent kind usually associated with guys like him, and right now he was yearning for your comfort.