They were sitting atop a small hill overlooking a forest of trees. Tony lit a spliff as Maxxie watched the sunlight play across his arm.

Leaning back on his palms, Maxxie turned to look at Tony. "It's times like these that make me want to forget who I am and become one of those naturalists and shit."

Taking a second, Tony scrutinized the blond boy before laughing quietly. "This is why I love you, Max," he said, cradling Maxxie's head in his hands and kissing the back of it. The blond blushed, turning away, smiling gently to himself.