Julian was always stubborn when it came to his priorities. No matter what, he had to finish his work first. But when he finally looked up and saw Karl lying lifelessly on the bed, his heart softened.
As he walked toward him, Karl turned his head and looked up. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he patted his lap gently, an unspoken invitation. Julian sighed, a quiet chuckle escaping him as he sat down. Karl immediately rested his head on Julian's lap, eyes closing with a hint of relief.
Julian wrapped his arms around him in a gentle hug, brushing a soft kiss on his forehead. "You're always so sweet… worried about me, aren't you?" he whispered with a tender smile. "Don't worry. I'll take a nap now, okay?"
Karl felt a pang of guilt in his chest, but the warmth of Julian's voice made him feel safe. Julian suddenly began pinching Karl's cheeks playfully, making him squirm.
"Why are you doing that?" Karl asked with a grumble, eyes half-open, clearly offended but too cozy to move.
