I cant sleep so I wrote about these two <\3
It was around 1 am when Sam decided to start up the tv, boredom and restlessness itching at his skin. Something is keeping him awake, but he just doesnt know what.
He mindlessly scrolled through the channels until he found something he’s watched a hundred times over. He just needed something to watch so he could fall asleep faster.
After a series of episodes and a couple advertisements, Sam started to drift off. Until..
He heard some familiar footsteps, and a knock at the door.
He perked up immediately and went over to open the door, knowing it cant be good considering the time. Darlin stood at his doorstep, looking awkward and disheveled.
“Hey.. did I wake you? ‘M sorry, I just-“
They stood there for a second until they walked past the doorframe. Sam closed the door behind them, scanning them as he did.
Darlin couldnt believe they were actually doing this.
They opened their mouth and closed it. Then opened it again. “I don’t.. Uhm.. usually do this.” They had their arms at their sides, their hands clenching and unclenching. They were looking down and to the side, averting his gaze.
“What’s wrong, Darlin’?” They wanted to just walk out the door and pretend they never did this.
“I…I cant sleep.” Darlin had said it with such force, like they were embarrassed for even uttering those words. Feeling like a child waking up their parents over something so small.
Sam blinked. He thought this night was going to go differently, honestly. With the reputation Darlin held with getting hurt and going to him to get healed, he had the right to think tonight was going to be another one of those nights.
That was, until he noticed they werent bleeding and they looked just as sleep deprived as him. He calmed down a little, knowing he wont have to be using magic tonight.
“Th-that’s.. what you came here for?”
“I know it’s.. it’s stupid. But, I enjoy your company Sam. And.. you’re the only person I know who would be up at this time. So…”
With that, he couldnt help but smile. “Well, you’re not the only one who cant get some shut-eye.” He let out a lazy chuckle, and there was a slight pause. “Y-you wanna, uhm, sit on the couch with me?” Darlin’ stared up at him. “Yeah, I’d like that.”
He walked them over to his couch and sat down. Darlin’ shuffled a little closer to him, wanting as little distance between them as possible.
“Here, let me…” Sam threw his blanket over both of them, making sure to tuck Darlin’ as much as possible by his side. “How’s that?” Darlin yawned and settled in.
“Mm’so warm. I could fall asleep right now.” Sam chuckled at that. “Looks like I got the job done then, huh?” He said as he wrapped his arm around them. They looked so comfortable already. Just a couple minutes ago they were at his front door looking like they hadn’t slept a minimum of 2 days.
He started to get tired on his own now, too. With Darlin’ at his side and some backround noise coming from the tv, he felt more at peace, and his nerves died down. This was what he needed tonight, Darlin just beat him to it.
“Hey, Darlin’?” He rubbed their shoulder as they let out a noise of acknowledgment. “Dont ever feel embarrassed for comin’ t’me for help. Any kind. Ever since that night.. you know you can always count on me.” He pressed a kiss to their temple, something he recently found out they liked.
Darlin felt their cheeks flush a little but they tried their best to be discreet about it, using the blanket as cover. “Mhm.” Their hold on Sam got a little tighter, but he didn’t say anything, nor did he mind.
This was just an excuse to come and cuddle on my chest. Cute…
After some time, Sam could hear their breath becoming more deep and their body going limp. He decided to turn off the tv, and enjoy the silence with his favorite person in a deep sleep right next to him. He rested his head on top of theirs gently, and took in their scent.
Smells like vetiver and sandalwood.
