Alden turned his head to Caleb who looked rather sheepish
"What is it?" He asked
A deep blush crept into Caleb's face, he looked away, turning his gaze to the ground. With a sudden burst of confidence, he met Alden's questioning gaze
"W-would you consider g-getting married if we're still s-single at 30!?" He stuttered, the blush on his face deepening.
Alden went quiet for a moment before a wide grin spread across his face "If you agree to wear a wedding dress to whoever's funeral comes first!"
"Deal," Caleb said, a small smile on his face, the things he would do for Alden...
"What's the time?" Alden asked
"It's almost nine pm" Caleb acknowledged.
Alden nodded, yawned and sat back "Ughhh there are still three hours to wait!!!" He whined
"You are so impatient, it's just three hours" Caleb chuckled and ran a hand through Alden's hair, feeling the soft strands.
Alden froze for a moment "That's kinda gay..." He thought.
"Why do we even need to leave at noon?"
"So that it's sure nobody is awake and out obviously" Caleb replied matter-a-factly.
Alden rolled his eyes "Well sorry for asking mister know it all"
"Well sorry for replying mister impatient" Caleb retorted but there was no sarcasm in his voice, just fondness that made Alden question his sexuality.
The room fell into a comfortable silence
"I had to change the question there... I almost asked Alden if he wanted to be friends with benefits" Caleb thought
Alden stared at the ceiling, visibly sleepy and tired
Caleb happened to notice and his expression softened, he sat closer to Alden and pulled him between his legs, tucking his head under his chin as he started to play with Alden's hair
"What are you doing?" Asked Alden
Caleb smiled "Just go to sleep, wouldn't want my bestie to be all sluggish when we're supposed to be running right?" Caleb said
Alden rolled his eyes but relaxed into Caleb's embrace despite that
"And I'm not yours you know..." Alden said, yawning right after
Caleb's grip tightened slightly before loosening again "I don't have any more best friends so you are my... Best friend..." He uttered. He wished it was more than friends, he wished it was more than best friends but now all he has to do is have Alden fall in love with him and get him to be single till the age of 30.
Caleb stroked Alden's hair softly, humming a simple tune, he loved Alden, Caleb loved him so dearly.
Alden shifted slightly, getting a bit closer. Caleb felt the heat radiating off Alden, it took all his willpower to resist pressing a small kiss on Alden's lips.
The willpower lost and Caleb pressed a kiss on Alden's lips, a feather-light kiss. Alden didn't stir, he was a deep sleeper after all.
Caleb got a little courage and pressed a firmer kiss on Alden's lips.
"Mhm... Sweet..." He muttered out loud, continuing to play with Alden's hair
He glanced at the clock, wishing it never turned noon but there it was, one hour before noon.
He groaned and gently shamed Alden awake, knowing he would get angry if Caleb didn't wake him up.