Tainted Love

"Sorry..." Bradley mumbled, wiping his eyes.

"It's okay baby," said Bradley. "Do you wanna come stay with us for a while?"

"Um...I dunno...I don't wanna intrude or anything..." Bradley said quietly.

"You wouldn't be," said Monte.

"You sure?" Bradley asked. "W-Would they let me...?"

"I'll ask them," said Monte," "but I'm sure they will."

Bradley gave a small smile, leaning against Monte more.

Monte smiled. "I love you, so much."

"Love you too." Bradley sighed, smiling up at Monte.

"Love you more," Monte smirked

"Do not." Bradley said, sticking his tongue out.

"Do so," Monte said.

"You can't prove it..." Bradley said, smirking.

"Can so," said Monte

"How then?" Bradley asked.

"Cause I'm me," said Monte, reaching out to take a cold cloth Kiara offered, and gently holding it to Bradley's swollen lip.

Bradley flinched slightly when Monte put the cloth to his lip, then slowly relaxed again, closing his eyes.

"That'll help with the swelling," Kiara explained.

Bradley gave a small nod, relaxing aginst Monte more.

Monte kissed the top of Bradley's head.

Bradley looked back up at him, smiling.

"How're you feeling?" Monte asked gently.

"Still sore." Bradley mumbled.

Monte nodded. "Anything I can do?"

"Don't go?" Bradley said, sounding worried.