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You trudge through the rest of the school day, downing three energy drinks in quick succession before going to your car and getting ready for work. Being a barista had its perks of an easy uniform. Changing in the car was no issue once you made your way. Too bad the coffee perk didn't help you as much anymore.

How you made it home was a wonder. You were so tired, yet the caffeine coursing through your veins keeps you awake. Well, it kept your eyes open. You were so out of it while entering your house that you didn't even notice your girlfriend, Jade, sitting on the couch with scissors in hand and what looked like a magazine in a pile.

"Welcome home, dear," she greeted in her deadpan voice. You jumped, fear and adrenaline waking you up. The can of caffeine in your hands flies into the air and miraculously lands in the kitchen sink.

"Jade!? When did you get here?" Your eyebrows furrowed. "Why are you here?"

The dark haired goth sheathes her scissors and walks up to you. With a quick yank, she grabs your arm and pulls you to your bedroom.

"We're ditching school tomorrow. You're ditching work tomorrow."

"Whoa, what?" You tried pulling your arm away, but Jade's grip was a vice. "Jade, no. I have homework and chores to do. I can't just leave 'em."

The goth all but chucks you onto your bed and rummages through your dresser to grab pajamas. Your eyes follow her in disbelief. Once she finds what she knows is your comfiest pair, she proceeds to throw them at you.

"I finished your chores today. Your mom let me in before she went to work." After a moment of you not moving, Jade moves to pull your clothes off. She laments that it's not for a fun reason. "You can afford a day off of work and the others can bring the homework we missed tomorrow."

When you're finally dressed, your girlfriend lays on your bed and drags you with her. You struggle against her pull, but in your current state, it was utterly futile. Even as she wraps her arms around you, the struggle continues.

"Jade, lemme go!"

"No."

"Jade!"

"No."

There was an immense amount of patience coming from Jade. Unusual for her on a regular day. However, she was worried about you. Throughout the past two weeks, she watched as her girlfriend shambled around like a zombie. Eyes gaunt with bags weighing them down. Hoodies and sweatpants rather than your usual fashion. Back hunched as you slouch during every action. You hardly paid attention to the ridiculous antics of your friend group. Your current lifestyle was running you ragged and Jade wasn't letting that happen. This was worse than Beck losing sleep over a stupid cricket.

Eventually, you stop wriggling with a huff. Jade takes a moment before saying something.

"You done?"

"... Yes..." You sounded dejected. Tired. Almost like you just gave up on life.

Your girlfriend turns you over and gently caresses your cheek. Your eyes flutter at the touch.

"You need to take better care of yourself. You can't keep pushing yourself like this."

You let out a soft mumble that sounded like a retort. Jade just shushes you. Her hand starts to run through your hair, causing you to let out a soft whimper. She pulls you closer, partly to make sure you stay, partly because she missed having you close. When you mumble again, it's incoherent. She just smirks and continues her ministrations.

Stubborn, you refused to fall asleep. You had things to do. If you could outlast Jade, you could probably get something done. But that all went down the drain when you hear Jade's melodious singing voice. The soft, gentle song begins to pull you into Hypnos' embrace.

Jade continues on until she feels your body relax. Your breathing evens out and finally, you were asleep. She smirks in victory and relaxes herself.