You were sitting quietly on the couch at the boys' house, the soft hum of the TV in the background barely registering in your mind. Anastasia, Nathan's girlfriend, was curled up next to you, scrolling through her phone, while Lola, Robbie's girlfriend, leaned back comfortably, laughing quietly at something on her screen. The room smelled faintly of snacks and gym sweat—a typical post-training atmosphere.

The front door swung open, and you immediately looked up. Henry, Nathan, Robbie, and JJ stepped inside, their gym bags slung over their shoulders. Judging by the way they moved, you guessed they had just finished an intense training session.

Henry’s shoulders slumped, exhaustion written across his face, and he gave a tired but genuine smile as his eyes found yours. Without a word, he walked over, dropping onto the couch beside you, clearly seeking comfort. His usual energy was replaced by a quiet vulnerability, and before you could react, he leaned into you, resting his head on your shoulder. The warmth of his presence was sudden but soothing.

Nathan and Robbie exchanged quick, amused glances before flopping onto the other side of the couch, while JJ leaned against the wall, stretching out his arms. But it was just you and Henry for a moment—just the two of you in a bubble of quiet closeness amidst the chaos of the room. You could feel his exhaustion melt away as he nuzzled into your side, the soft weight of him grounding you.

“Long day?” you asked softly, your voice barely above a whisper, and Henry let out a low, tired sigh in response, a small smile tugging at his lips.

The rest of the group settled around you, but your focus remained on Henry, the intimacy of the moment making the room feel both lively and private at the same time.