Emil knew the other didn't understand him, so he had no clue why he continued talking with Lalli. Maybe he hoped the other boy would pick up some Swedish or maybe he just thought it was nice to talk to someone. Lalli didn't say much, of course, he mostly stared at Emil, sometimes tilting his head as if he was trying to understand. Maybe Emil enjoyed talking with Lalli so much just because the other didn't understand. He could say whatever he wanted without the other grasping the meaning.

Emil pulled his fingers through Lalli's hair, correcting the strands of hair that was standing out. He smiled at the other.

"Jag älskar dig."

Lalli tilted his head and Emil somehow managed to will himself into not blushing.

"You get a good rest now, Sigrun probably wants you to come along once we get there."

He got back up, leaving the room so the scout could get some rest. He nodded at Tuuri when they met outside and her smile was just as perky as it always was. She slipped through the door to exchange a few words with Lalli before it was time to hit the road. Lalli blinked and stared at his cousin when she came in.

"Tuuri... what does Jag älskar dig mean?"

Tuuri blushed and tilted her head.

"Where did you hear that?"

Lalli didn't answer and Tuuri let out a sigh.

"It means I love you. Why?"

"No reason."

Tuuri knew she wouldn't get anything out of her cousin, so she said what she wanted, asked him some more about the building and then slipped out again. Lalli looked at the door, and carefully got up. He was sleepy, but he could sleep later, what he planned to do wouldn't take long anyway. The door creeked quietly when he opened it and everyone turned to look at him. His eyes fell on Emil and he sneaked up to the Swede, leaning in close so only he would hear.

"Jag älskar dig."

The Swede blushed and Lalli made his way back into the bedroom, grabbing a blanket and cuddled up under Tuuri's bed. He was sure to sleep well now.

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I have no idea where this story came from, I just got the idea of Emil whispering I love you to Lalli and had to follow up on it! sorrynotsorry, have squirrel cookies! *offers squirrel cookies to reader*