Steve was worried by the silence as much as anything else. James coming to him so fucked up in the first place was unusual. Having the man break down in his arms was worse. Granted, he treasured the trust it showed the man had in him, but he still had no idea why James was so upset. And he just wasn't sure pushing for answers would be a smart move.

When the man woke again and moved to give him a kiss, Steve bent his head, putting his mouth in a much easier-to-reach position. One hand trailed fingers up and down James' spine as he nuzzled a stubbled jaw, enjoying the rasp of the rough hair against his skin. Steve also had more than a little stubble of his own, but he hoped it wasn't a problem for the man in his arms.

"You awake again love? Do you feel any better James?"