Chapter 5: December 25thZack woke feeling warm and happy, with Björn’s fingers threading through his hair. He made a soft noise of protest when Björn stopped in his ministrations and lifted his head to better look at his best friend. He could recall what waking up next to Björn was like ten years ago, but somehow this morning felt different. They were the same people, he supposed, but something had fundamentally changed between them.
There was a strange feeling in his chest. He wasn’t sure what to call it, but whatever it was, it made him feel…closer to Björn. A faint winter light came in through the partially closed curtains, making the living room feel strangely homey. Zack couldn’t remember the last time that apartment had felt like home. He hummed softly, a habit he’d evidently picked
