"So you and June are the only ones left living on the estate?" He inquires, wondering how intimidating that must be, with the figure Demetri's father presents. He finds his heart aching for the other man all the more. "At least you can be close to her."

Fabrice stares at Demetri as he rambles, a nervous edge to his words that only endears him more. "Your sister seems quite perceptive," he says, trying not to smile at Demetri acting so flustered and failing. "I'm sure it's a valuable life skill, she's learnt."

He leans in to kiss Demetri then, because they're actually alone, and he's adorable, and he's missed him all those weeks away.