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“Maaaasster!” The loud familiar voice echoes through the floors of Eiden´s estate, as the doors fly open, revealing Garu excitedly jumping into the room.
“Sorry, I tried to catch him, but he is fast.” Aster appears behind him, looking not very amused.
“What's up, Garu?” Eiden puts aside his evening lecture, a book he found in the library about techniques of using a certain monster's secretions for…activities.”
Aster closes the door, leaving the two to themselves. Eiden´s room is a bit messy, the blanket has been carelessly thrown on the bed, and some pillows stacked on the end of it.
In his seat a small light gives him enough to read his books before heading to bed, if not something like a little wolf walking into his room in the late evening happens.
“I was suffering from strange nightmares lately, and then Blade told me, that I can always ask you for help. He once read in a book, that comforting each other while sleeping can help.” His big eyes are like his gemstone, shiny and innocently sparkling as he basically asks for Eiden´s attention this night.
Closing the book and putting it aside, he lets out a dramatic, loud sigh.
“Alright, I can't refuse such cute eyes as yours. Will it be only you, or does Karu want any attention as well?” Garu shakes his head, his ears fully on display, bouncing up and down as he does.
“He has been quite alright with the last time, and I am the one who has had these nightmares for a while…”
Eiden prepares a few pillows by stacking them on top of each other, building something to lean on in his bed, spreading a blanket on top, and throwing himself into the middle of it.
“Come on then.” He stretches his arms out, and Garu doesn't ask twice to jump onto Eiden´s lap, curling himself up like a little puppy.
“Is it alright if I keep my tail and ears on display?”
Eiden softly brushes the brown fur, enjoying the touch. “No, it's fine by me. This is just like sleeping with your pet in your bed.”
Garu lies on his legs, the pillows supporting his back.
“Do you want me to head pat you, or massage you until you fall asleep?”
“That would be very nice.” The young man softly strokes his head and ears, who twitch under his touch.
“Sorry, I just remembered…” drawing along the hairline, to then start again from the top. Garu´s tail sometimes reacts, swiping from left to right and tickling Eiden´s leg a bit.
“Hmm, do you want to tell me about your nightmare?”
“I do not remember a lot, but I do know there was some strange dark matter, and it destroyed everything. Grandfather was there as well, and the matter took you and him with it.” Garu shivers as he recounts the nightmare.
“Now, just think about the happy feelings you have while I brush your fur, and take these with you into the dream. I will be here and protecting you from any dark matter.”
Eiden stuffs another pillow below his legs to support the sleeping position of Garu better. He already closed his eyes, his hands resting close to his face.
“Please don't stop patting me, this feels very nice.”
“Alright, I do as you wish.” Eiden chuckles and with the other hand draws through the thick fur of Garu´s tail. It feels just like a dog of his, well-kept and without any knots. Garu sure has his pride to always look clean and acceptable, especially now that he can stay over at Eiden´s place more often. It is a bit like adopting a dog, who was lost and now found his family again. With the added fun and energy recharging.
His breath becomes more steady, as he seems to slip into sleep. Eiden doesn't stop brushing over his head, conveying his affection and genuine care for his friend.
A few minutes later, he finally found peace. Now to grab a blanket and secure them both…
Eiden stuffs the blanket underneath their bodies, tucking them into a little comfort pile of pillows and warmth. At least Garu is lightweight, making it easier for Eiden to turn his upper body around and hug Garu with his arms a bit.
On his face, a small smile appears, as he now sleeps deeply. Time to do the same, Eiden thinks to himself, watching his friend and quickly falling asleep, a warm fuzzy tail as his personal pillow.
Yeah, this is not too bad…is the last thought that crosses his mind, before sleep also catches up with him. This night, they slept warm and comfortably in each other's presence.