#restless sleeper

Restless sleeper

Every night was the same struggle. The moment that you laid down and got comfortable in whatever area would be your sleeping place for the night you were consumed with restless thoughts that kept your mind awake. No matter if you were sleeping on the plumpest pillow that cradled your head so lovingly or wrapped tight in the warmth of the softest blanket. It was always a trial.

Even now, with your body pressed flush against the broad chest of your lover and the entire Kingdom outside your bedroom is at complete peace, you can’t seem to relax.

You wish more than anything that sleeping was as easy as laying down and closing your eyes; unfortunately that was only wishful thinking as most nights you were left tossing and turning for hours before you even felt comfortable enough to fall asleep. If it wasn’t that then you would wake up in the middle of the night and no matter what you tried you could never return to what had been a pleasant slumber.

Letting out a tired sigh you removed yourself from your lover and slid your body out of the covers to sit on the edge of the bed careful not to disturb them with your actions. The last thing you wanted to do was bother the Prince of the Zora with your little sleeping problems although this would not be the first time it has happened.

Despite your efforts, however, you feel the weight on the bed shift with the sound of rustling sheets before suddenly a familiar arm wraps around your waist. “Having trouble sleeping my pearl?” Sidon’s tired voice rings in your ears as he yawns softly.

You feel guilty for waking him knowing that he was probably enjoying his rest, it was one of the few times where he was allowed to relax and not worry about any of his princely duties. A soft apology makes its way past your lips as you place a hand on top of Sidon’s rough red scales caressing them with your thumb.

Sidon let out a soft chuckle and then his other arm wrapped around you pulling you gently away from the edge and closer to him. “Now why are you apologizing my love? If you are having problems then I want to know so that I may help.”

You chuckled softly and smiled as he gave you a comforting squeeze that filled you with a loving warmth. “I’m just a little restless but what else is new?” With a soft sigh you let yourself fall back and lean against Sidon’s chest.

Sidon hummed softly like he was thinking about something and then suddenly your body was lifted completely off of the bed, the abrupt actin earning a surprised gasp from you.

You looked over to the Zora Prince searching for answers about your current situation. He answers with his actions and lays down laying you down on his chest with you facing him so he can smile into your eyes while pulling up he covers to cover the both of you.

“If my sweet treasure can not sleep then I must stay up with you and keep you company.”

“Sidon you don’t have to do that, really, I’m fine. Just go to sleep.”

His arms holding your body tightened slightly pressing you against him as he gazes down at you with his loving yellow eyes shimmering with a look of concern and compassion. “Oh but I want to, my pearl. Let’s just stay like this, okay? Here I can hold you close and gaze upon your beautiful face, I think that is much better then sitting along by yourself.”

You smile at this and then laugh softly before you give in to Sidon’s wishes relaxing against his strong chest a smile still plastered on your face as you trace your finger along the much smoother scales. Sidon begins to talk about something you don’t quite catch as most of your attention is devoted to listening to the Zora’s heart beat softly, the rise and fall of his chest, and the large hands holding you in their firm yet gentle grasp.

It’s a mystery when exactly you fell asleep that night; all you remember is closing your eyes as you listened to Sidon’s soothing voice and slowly you found yourself being lulled to sleep.