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I shuffle the keys as I try to find the right one for the front door. Today was exhausting. I smelled like sweat and shit. My legs and core felt tender. I shuffle with the keys more, trying to find the key to the house. shit.
Finally, I found the key and finally opened the door. I take my sneakers off and notice a faint light coming from the bedroom. I walk quietly, making sure I don't make any noise. I open the door slightly more and see her passed out on the desk. Her laptop was still open to a spreadsheet, and papers were everywhere.
I sigh quietly. I remember she told me earlier that she wanted to get a project done for work today. I close her laptop and lift her into a bridal position. Even though all I want to do is wrap my arms around her, I can't. I smell like straight dogshit.
She tries to snuggle up to me and says a bunch of nonsense that I can't hear properly. Her voice is raspy, probably from the nap she took on the table. I place her on the bed softly and she melts into the covers, snuggling into the pillows. I smile a bit watching her melt into our bed. our bed.
I lean over and kiss her forehead softly. She reaches for me and I stop her. "I need to take a shower first, baby." I hear a small noise of acknowledgment.
I quickly chose something comfortable to wear and showered quickly. I dry my hair with a towel and make my way back to the bedroom.
I notice she's holding and cuddling with a pillow. She senses me and lifts her head up slowly. "Yuji," she mumbles tiredly. I quickly make my way to her. I got into the bed and wrapped my arms around her.
I feel her breath softly against my neck and pull her in as close as I can. Her scent of vanilla overfills me. "Hi baby," I say quietly. I felt her head moving in the crook of my neck. "Hey," her voice croaks. I tighten my arms around her.
"Sorry if I woke you up, baby," I say softly. She shakes her head. "S'okay, I wanted to talk to you anyway," she says, her eyes barely able to stay awake. I run one of my hands through her hair. "About what?" I ask, and she takes a second to reply, "mm, I dunno. I just want to talk to you. " Her eyes blink, trying to stay awake.
As I rub circle imprints onto her waist, my face becomes warm." maybe-" I soften my tone a bit. "Maybe let's sleep. You can barely keep your eyes open, baby," I tell her, she responds nodding. "Goodnight, baby," she says softly. "Goodnight baby, sweet dreams."