He turns immediately, kissing him with everything he has, knowing that the time is ticking away and feeling more and more desperate with every passing minute.

'Don't sleep then. I don't know. No, do. It'll be better for you - please don't cry anymore. I'm not letting you go, not until I have to.'

He prises one of Random's hands free from the sheets, pulling it to his lips to kiss it and then holding on to it as he kisses his mouth again.

'...love you.'