Midnight

It was one of the rare days when Xavier was actually home from work. Xavier was sitting on the couch, Alexander laying on him as they watch Netflix together.

Alexander: "Xavier... I'm so tired..." he sighs. "and I love you so much..."

Xavier: He smiles lightly. "My sweet Alex. Why don't you close your eyes? I'll make sure our boy is safe and okay."

Alexander: "No... He's scared of you, Xavier... He's scared to show emotion around you, he's just... Scared. Haven't you noticed how he doesn't talk with you? You need to be more gentle."

Xavier: His eyes go wide. "What... No, he doesn't-he's... He's just nervous. He needs to be stronger, he can't be like how I was. He needs to be strong."

Alexander: "Xavier... He won't become li-" He pauses when he hears footsteps coming down the stairs. "Little love?" he sits up and looks at the stairs.

Xavier: "Jesus... Why are you so gentle with him? He needs to get to bed..." he growls.