The clock had just hit 11pm. It was a quiet night, and you were sitting in your living room on the couch. Next to you was your exhausted boyfriend, Viktor. The last time you looked at him, he was playing with his cane, and looking at the screen. His brown hair was completely disheveled and his eye bags were prominent- but he still insisted on staying up to watch TV with you.

You were leaning back on the cushions, a fluffy blanket tossed over yourself. A funny scene passed on the screen, and you looked over at Viktor with a smile expecting him to laugh. But to your surprise, he was already looking at you with a soft gaze. You paused. Had you done something? You slowly shifted on the cushion, “…Is something the matter?” You asked.

He didn’t reply for a moment, before sighing. “…Nothing. I’m just…so grateful for you,” He leaned against the back of the couch, his eyes not leaving your face for a moment.

You were shocked. He wasn’t exactly one to express his love or affection. Had something happened at the academy today..?

“…oh- uh- thank you,” You said with a tiny smile. He still had a soft smile on his face, and suddenly scooted closer to you— leaning his cane against the nearby coffee table. His head landed on your shoulder.