Axel laughed softly in response to Duncan's comment, nodding along and shifting to take his hand and tug him back over towards the bed, flopping over and opening his arms for Duncan to join him.

Duncan smiled, following him onto the bed and curling up beside him, tucking his head against his chest.

Axel smiled when Duncan settled in, wrapping his arms around him and burying his nose in the top of his head happily. "I love you," he murmured after a moment or so, just glad to have him here.

Duncan smiled. "I love you too,"

Axel just grinned into Duncan's hair, tightening his hold on the other boy slightly as he relaxed there beside him. He let his mind wander then, closing his eyes and just letting the stress of the past few days slowly wash away.

Duncan smiled, relaxing into him. After a bit he peeked up, gazing up at him.

Axel was content to lay there as long as Duncan wanted, though when he looked up at him he peered back down at him with a small smile. "what's going on through that head of yours," he asked quietly.

Duncan smiled softly. "I'm so lucky to have you..." he whispered.

Axel chuckled softly in response to his comment, giving him a fond look. "I'm lucky too," he noted softly. "If I hadn't met you, who knows where is ne right now." Probably still rotting in his cell.

Duncan smiled. He hesitated a moment. "Can... can I kiss you?" he whispered, blushing.