Lenny heard a harsh noise, like a slap, and shortly after quick steps coming up the wooden stairs. Lenny flinched as their shared room's door creaked and Tom came in, his left cheek brightly red.
"Don't ask", he mumbled as he closed the door.
Lenny sighed. This, in fact, wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Lenny couldn't remember many times of his life in which Tom wouldn't get himself some problems, no matter of what kind. There was no way he would or could avoid it. Kind of like he was asking for it.
"Tom, seriously? Again? Why do you always have to get yourself into trouble?"
Tom shrugged. "I really don't know Lenny. Believe me."
He sat down on the edge of the bed, finally allowing himself to rub his burning cheek. Lenny got up from the bed and walked over to Tom's other side, examining his face. "Shit, man, that's gonna bruise", he exclaimed and slumped down next to his brother. "How the hell did you manage to anger him so badly?"
Tom shrugged again. "All that's important is, that I fucking deserved it, okay."
"Do you think he noticed the love bite?"
"I don't know, man. I seriously don't know. And I don't want to know."
Lenny took a deep breath. "M-may I hug you?", he asked insecurely. Tom chuckled lightly, the hint of a smile tugging on the corner of his mouth as he gave a slight nod.
Delightedly, and surprised, Lenny wrapped his arms around his older brother, who gladly returned the hug.

Will sighed and leaned back against the wall, tugging his legs close to his body and looking at Harry. "So, what is it that preys on your mind so badly?"
Harry shrugged. "I thjust want to get to know my roommate."
Will nodded. "Well, I already told you that I usually am not in a good mood. It's your turn."
Harry smiled and nodded. "Thsereths not mutch to thsay. I am a normal guy withsout friendths becauthse of my thspeaking problem."
Will tilted his head. "I see. Guess it's my turn again...?"
Harry gave a small nod again.
"Well, I'm twenty four years old, my father died in the war, and my mom and I don't get along. Satisfied?"
This time Harry didn't know what to say, but he felt like there was some part of the story missing.
Will's stiffened body relaxed against the wall again.
"Oh, and I'm not gonna turn your life into hell, if that's what you wanted to know about."
Harry couldn't hold back his smile at that.
"Thsank you, my friend! Thsat'ths too kind."
Will returned the smile slightly, trying hard not to comment on how funny it sounded whenever Harry was trying to speak as normal as possible. He merely slumped back against the wall.
"Will you let me sleep now?"
In fact, he had no intention of sleeping. He would just wait until Harry would have dozed off until he would start to pace again. He knew that. But he couldn't change it.
"Fine", Harry shrugged and also grabbed his PJ's, before heading off to the bathrooms.