Noah laughs too, but more softly, not audible to anyone but Eli. "I'd like to see that," he teases, even though he can tell from the way Eli is holding his arm that they're not about to go anywhere.

It's strange, to see him so happy. The last time Eli had been so unguarded in Noah's company was months and months ago, before Noah broke his heart. It feels like a lie to enjoy this now, even though he knows Eli has been far from reluctant when it comes to their current arrangement.

"Is there anything else I can do to get you to sleep?" Noah smiles against his hair. "PG-13 only, of course."