#normal reasons

Dick laughs a little, making sure to stay quiet. While it certainly isn’t the first time they’ve fallen asleep on the couch together, it has been a while.

He brings a hand to Tim’s hair, lightly stroking through it. This sort of closeness with Tim isn’t something he lets himself indulge in often these days. But it was a rough night, and Tim invited him. Who is he to say no?

Another five or so minutes pass before Tim begins to stir. He makes a soft sort of sound, shifting against Dick as he returns to consciousness.

When Tim tips his face up to look at him, the faint light from the windows highlights the soft, rosy flush on Tim’s cheeks. The gauntness in his face is far less noticeable.

“Morning,” Dick says, smiling.

Tim blinks up at him owlishly.

“Five more minutes?” he asks. His voice is heavy with sleep.

“If you’d like. It’s not like we have anywhere to be…”

Tim yawns, then settles back down on his chest like he’s going to keep napping.

“Mmm… ’s fine with me.”

“Though you might have to let me up eventually, if you want to eat anytime soon.”

There’s a moment of silence.

Tim tenses up.

“I’m… not that hungry,” he says, eventually. He sounds more awake.