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Riley was almost always the first one asleep.
There were a few occasions where Chase had been the one to fall asleep first, but it was either because he was sick or literally stayed up the night before because he forgot to study for a test or write that all important history paper. But usually, it was Riley who was out like a light first.
Tonight would no doubt be no different.
Chase had a closing shift at the Cafe, his least favorite shift in his opinion. People always came in late, stayed late, and were obnoxious pigs so that just meant extra cleaning for himself, Tyler and Koda to do. Though thankfully Tyler sensed Chase's anxiousness and told him he could head on home while he and Koda took care of the rest.
Tyler was such a good friend. Even if his puns were terrible. Honestly, Chase would consider Tyler one of his best friends if the other boy didn't constantly steal his phone and take selfies with it.
Nonetheless, Chase was in a hurry to get home. It was already after 10:30 and he hadn't seen Riley since this morning. Chase was up early for a class at Amber Beach Community College, but Riley still woke up with him even though he didn't need to be anywhere that early.
"You know, love, you can go back to bed if you want." Chase would say and Riley would just smile and shake his head. "Just want to keep you company, Chase."
It was nice, Chase being able to eat an actual breakfast that consisted of eggs and bacon instead of the cold stale pizza he was so used to. All because Riley was selfless enough to wake up long before he had to, help him make breakfast and just sit there at the breakfast table with him.
And just once, Chase wanted to return that favor.
Sure, he was almost always late, usually forgot to pick milk up at the grocery store or just forgot to call Riley and even let him know he was on his way home. But there was one thing for certain, Chase loved Riley and he would do anything for his little raptor.
When Chase finally made it home, his skateboard tucked underneath his arm, he walked into their little apartment. There was the noise of the television coming from their living room, so that meant that Riley was still awake.
As Chase rounded the corner, sure enough there was Riley, but he was curled up in Chase's favorite black recliner fast asleep. He was even wearing one of Chase's signature black hoodies, the tassels tied tight no doubt keeping Riley warm.
Riley had stayed up while waiting for Chase to return and he didn't quite make it.
Smiling at the sight, Chase set his board down against the wall and flipped his baseball hat backwards. "Okay there, little raptor. Let's get you to bed." The dark haired boy bent down and with his arms tucked underneath the green ranger, scooped him up. "You don't have to stay up because of me." Chase whispered as he carried Riley into their bedroom.
Once in their room, Chase gently placed Riley into their bed, pulling the black sheets up over his shoulders. But when he turned around to go turn off the television in the living room, Riley's hand reached out and grabbed hold of Chase's wrist.
"No leaving me. Stay." Riley's voice was sleepy and came out in a jumbled mess but Chase was thankfully able to understand him.
"Anything for you, love." Chase kicked off his Vans and nudged them underneath their bed. It's usually where his shoes ended up anyways, just so Riley wouldn't end up tripping over them in the middle of the night. It happened once and Chase learned his lesson after Riley nearly tossed his shoe collection out the window.
Once his shoes and hat were off, Chase knew he wouldn't be allowed to change so he just climbed underneath the covers. Almost instantly, Riley curled up against Chase, nuzzling his nose into the crook of his boyfriend's neck. Right where he fit perfectly.
The television was still on in the living room, but that was the last thing on Chase's mind. His arms were wrapped around Riley and he knew just how to make it up to him in the morning. "Sleep well, love." Placing a kiss to Riley's forehead, Chase had no trouble falling asleep that night.