For a moment, Noah only stares at him and Freddie frowns, unsettled by that look on his face.

It's gone in an instant though, Noah ducking away as he tugs his trousers all the way up and his question is surprising enough that it's Freddie's turn to stare. At least before his lips crack into a smile and then falter when he realizes Noah's not smiling back.

"Wait, are you serious?"