Adam softened a little, though he finished changing before he came over. Kneeling by Ronan's side, Adam kissed him softly. "I'll only be gone a few minutes. Try to rest more. You need food to help your body heal. I need food."

Normally Adam didn't mind missing a meal or two. But he'd missed dinner last night from refusing to leave Ronan's side, and breakfast this morning. They both needed food, and Adam was the only one available to get it for them.

"Rest and don't strain anything," Adam ordered. "And I'll kiss you again when I get back."

He kissed Ronan's forehead, to teasingly reinforce that Ronan wouldn't be getting another kiss until Adam returned with food.