After a moment Nic called, "Yeah?"

--

Raven frowned. "... Huh?" he asked quietly, "Why would I ever do that?"

"Can I come in?" she asked softly.

--

"It's a joke," Wolfe stated in the same totally serious voice.

There was another pause before he replied, "Yes."

--

"... Alright..." Raven replied, wondering if he'd ever master Wolfe's sense of humor.

So Laurel slipped inside. She was wearing a light dress over her bikini and looked cold and exhausted.

--

So Wolfe started up the boat, motioning for Raven to sit down.

Nic was sitting on his bed. He also looked exhausted. There was a light bandage on his hand.

--

So Raven sat down, pulling out another blanket.

Laurel's eyes immediately found his hand and she slowly walked over to him, sitting beside him. She reached out to gently touch his hand, "What did yo hit?" she finally asked quietly.

Nic was silent for a moment before replying quietly, "The wall."

Laurel sighed before scooting closer to him, wrapping his arm around her as she snuggled to his side. She was really cold, "Sorry..." she whispered.

Nic didn't say anything. After a long moment he reached over and put the sheets around Laurel to help warm her up.

Laurel took Nic's hand in her own, kissing it lightly, "Does it hurt?" she asked quietly.

Nic shook his head.

Laurel nodded and leaned over, resting her head on his shoulder, "Let's sleep soon," she murmured.

Nic was silent for a long moment before telling Laurel, "... You should go to your own room and rest tonight."

Laurel flinched a little but said nothing.

Nic didn't say anything more either, not sure what to say.

"Got what you wanted so you're kicking me out, huh?" Laurel barely whispered.

Nic rubbed Laurel's shoulder with a bit of a sigh. "No," he whispered. "... I want to have sex with you tonight, but you're still hurting and I..." But he didn't continue.

"And you...?" Laurel whispered.

Nic didn't say anything for a long time, looking at his bandaged fist.

Laurel paused before wrapping both her hands around his bandaged fist, "Can I at least kiss you before I'm kicked out?" she asked quietly.

Nic nodded quietly.

So Laurel leaned over kissing Nic's cheek before going for his lips and pausing.

--

Wolfe finally stopped the boat and walked over to Raven, stealing some of his blanket.

Nic hovered there for a moment, feeling Laurel's breath on his skin. He didn't want her to leave. But he couldn't get too close tonight. He clenched his injured fist briefly before trying to relax, leaning in, and kissing Laurel lightly on the lips.

--

Raven chuckled a little, tugging back a bit before giving him half the blanket.

Laurel wasn't helping much as she melted under his touch, it was clear she wasn't going to be the first to pull away.

--

Wolfe leaned over onto Raven, wrapping the blanket around himself tightly. He didn't seem to like the cold.

Nic let it go as long as he could to keep Laurel happy. But he did force himself to pull away.

--

Raven didn't seem to mind.

Laurel forced herself away when he did, "I... I'll see you tomorrow... then..." she whispered.

--

The sunset was indeed breathtaking. Of course... Wolfe didn't see it, he was fast asleep.

Nic nodded a little, not saying anything.

--

So Raven watched the sunset as he rested his head on Wolfe's. And when it was over, he started to fall asleep too.

Laurel stood but then paused, "Carry me there?" she barely whispered.

Nic took a deep breath. He wished she would have mentioned that before he kissed her so long. But he managed to think of other things as he stood, picked Laurel up, and carried her to her room. But he stopped at the entrance, not going inside.

Laurel was half asleep by the time they arrived. She mumbled something but didn't wake.

Nic mumbled some curses under his breath. Not this again. So he walked in and tried to put Laurel to bed as quickly as he could without her clinging to him.

Laurel clung for a moment but as he put the blanket over her she turned and snuggled into it, releasing him.

A relieved Nic then quickly left the room and went back to his own.

Raven woke to Wolfe's curses.

Raven let out a loud yawn, not too disturbed as he pulled the blanket tighter.

Wolfe's cussing only got louder.

"Morning," Raven mumbled.

Wolfe turned and glared at Raven, "Why did you let me fall asleep?" he accused.

"... You didn't tell me not to let you," Raven yawned.

"We drifted..." Wokfe explained, trying to calm himself down.